When participants can self-select into the sample, you have a nonprobability sample.

Name: When participants can self-select into the sample, you have a nonprobability sample.
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Self-selection means that participants have chosen to be part of the sample, rather than being randomly selected. This introduces bias and makes it a nonprobability sample. When participants are self-selected, the sample is not representative of the population and is therefore a nonprobability sample.

When Participants Can Self-Select into the Sample, You Have a Nonprobability