To demonstrate a sampling method, the instructor in a class picked the first five students sitting in the last row of the class. This is an example of a
A) systematic sample.
B) simple random sample.
C) stratified sample.
D) convenience sample.

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The instructor picked the students based on their location, which is usually the easiest and most convenient sampling method. Therefore, this is an example of a convenience sample.

To Demonstrate a Sampling Method, the Instructor in a Class