A professor hands out survey forms during her classes, where the population is all students attending the college. This is an example of:
A) a convenience sample.
B) a simple random sample.
C) a stratified sample.
D) a cluster sample.

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This is a convenience sample because the professor is selecting the sample based on the ease of access to the students in her classes, rather than using a method that ensures each member of the entire college student population has an equal chance of being included.

A Professor Hands Out Survey Forms During Her Classes, Where