Which of the following is true about a nonprobability sample?
A) The hierarchical sampling method is used to select people who appear most willing to participate.
B) Representativeness is the key determinant of who participates.
C) A researcher uses personal judgment to select participants.
D) Every member of the population is included in the sample.
E) Each member of the population has some chance of being included in the sample.

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Nonprobability sampling involves the researcher using personal judgment to select participants rather than random selection methods. Option A is incorrect because hierarchical sampling is a type of probability sampling, not nonprobability sampling. Option B is incorrect because representativeness is not a key determinant in nonprobability sampling. Option D is incorrect because not every member of the population is included in nonprobability sampling. Option E is incorrect because nonprobability sampling typically does not involve every member of the population having an equal chance of being included in the sample.

Which of the Following Is True About a Nonprobability Sample