Susan would like to conduct a survey of homeowners in the Meadowbrook neighborhood to get their opinions on proposed road modifications in the area. Which of the following is an example of a convenience sample?
A)Susan selects every third house on each street in the neighborhood.
B)Susan randomly chooses two streets in the neighborhood and selects every home on these streets.
C)Susan selects the first 20 homes that she passes as she walks into the entrance of the neighborhood.
D)None of these choices describes a convenience sample.

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A convenience sample involves selecting participants that are easiest to access. In this case, choosing the first 20 homes she passes is an example of a convenience sample because it involves selecting the most readily accessible participants without any attempt at randomization or systematic selection.

Susan Would Like to Conduct a Survey of Homeowners in the Meadowbrook