In______________sampling,the researcher interviews a few individuals who possess a certain characteristic;these interviewees are then asked to supply the names of others with the same characteristic.This process continues until the sample is an acceptable size and no new information of any significance is being gained.
A)random
B)simple
C)stratified
D)snowball

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This type of sampling is called snowball sampling, where the researcher interviews a few individuals who possess a certain characteristic, and then asks them to refer others with the same characteristic to participate in the study. This method is useful for finding hard-to-reach or hidden populations, and the sample size can continue to grow until no new information is being gained.

In______________sampling,the Researcher Interviews a Few Individuals Who Possess a Certain