APFIVE Identifying Convenience Sampling
Which of the following is an example of convenience sampling?
Observation Scenario: A researcher stands outside a campus cafeteria and interviews passing students to collect quick opinions about the cafeteria food.
A
A survey that systematically picks every 10th student from a university directory.
B
A survey that uses a computer-generated random sample from the student body.
C
A survey conducted by interviewing individuals who are easily accessible, such as students leaving a cafeteria.
D
A survey that stratifies the population by major before selecting participants.
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