A researcher who interviews subjects selected from the members of six health policy interest groups in the state of Alabama is most likely using which sampling method?
A) Target
B) Stratified
C) Purposive
D) Convenience

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Purposive sampling is a non-probability sampling method in which the researcher selects subjects based on their knowledge or expertise about the population being studied. In this case, the researcher is selecting subjects from the members of six health policy interest groups in the state of Alabama. This is a purposive sampling method because the researcher is selecting subjects based on their knowledge about the population being studied (i.e., health policy interest groups in Alabama).

A Researcher Who Interviews Subjects Selected from the Members of Six