There are several important reasons why researchers are using nonrandom samples in their studies. Which one of the following is NOT a valid reason?
A) Some people randomly selected for participation in a study refuse to participate.
B) Random sampling is often cumbersome, time-consuming, and expensive.
C) Nonrandom sampling produces a sample that is more representative of the population.
D) There are target populations for which there is no available list of all members.

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Nonrandom sampling does not necessarily produce a sample that is more representative of the population. In fact, nonrandom sampling can introduce biases that may make the sample less representative of the population. Random sampling is still considered the gold standard for obtaining a sample that is as representative of the population as possible.

There Are Several Important Reasons Why Researchers Are Using Nonrandom