________ are appropriate when researchers have a detailed demographic profile of the population on which to base the sample.
A)Referral samples
B)Convenience samples
C)Purposive samples
D)Quota samples

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Quota samples are appropriate when researchers have a detailed demographic profile of the population on which to base the sample. This method involves setting specific proportions or quotas for different demographic groups, such as age, gender, ethnicity, etc. This ensures that the sample is representative of the population in terms of these key characteristics, while still allowing for flexibility in selecting participants. Referral samples involve asking current participants to refer others, convenience samples involve selecting participants who are readily available, and purposive samples involve selecting participants for specific reasons or characteristics, none of which necessarily require a detailed demographic profile of the population.

________ Are Appropriate When Researchers Have a Detailed Demographic Profile