In order to study active criminals who have not been arrested for their criminal acts,the researcher would be wise to employ which type of sampling technique?
A) purposive sampling
B) snowball sampling
C) convenience sampling
D) stratified random sampling

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In this scenario, snowball sampling would be the best choice as it involves identifying initial participants who fit the criteria, and then asking them to refer others who also fit the criteria. This allows for access to a population that may not be easily identifiable or accessible through other sampling methods, such as active criminals who have not been arrested. Purposive sampling may introduce bias by only selecting those who fit a particular profile, convenience sampling may not provide representative results, and stratified random sampling would require a known population from which to draw the sample.

In Order to Study Active Criminals Who Have Not Been