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Comparing probability and non-probability sampling methods in Ecstasy research: implications for the internet as a
Peter G Miller1, Jennifer Johnston, Matthew Dunn
1School of Psychology, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia. petermiller.mail@gmail.com
Abstract:
The usage of Ecstasy and related drug (ERD) has increasingly been the focus of epidemiological and other public health-related research. One of the more promising methods is the use of the Internet as a recruitment and survey tool. However, there remain methodological concerns and questions about representativeness. Three samples of ERD users in Melbourne, Australia surveyed in 2004 are compared in terms of a number of key demographic and drug use variables. The Internet, face-to-face, and probability sampling methods appear to access similar but not identical groups of ERD users. Implications and limitations of the study are noted and future research is recommended.
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