What is the difference between representative samples and random samples, and how are they are used to reduce sampling bias?

As the method used is a simple one and apparently new, and appears to give satisfactory results, a description of it may be of interest.

This article reviews the scientific literature related to the development of composite sampling methods. The literature on compositing exists only as a compendium derived from disparate disciplines in ...

Respondent-driven sampling should be regarded as a (potentially superior) form of convenience sampling method, and caution is required when interpreting findings based on the sampling method.