When researchers use criteria such as convenience or availability of participants,they are using a

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When researchers use criteria such as convenience or availability of participants, they are using a nonprobability sample. Nonprobability samples are often used in social science research when a probability sample (random sample or probability sampling method) is not feasible or practical. Convenience sampling is a type of nonprobability sampling method where participants are included based on their availability or accessibility. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the sampling method described.

When Researchers Use Criteria Such as Convenience or Availability of Participants,they