For which of the following populations would some form of referral sampling (network sampling or snowball sampling) be appropriate?
A) all students currently enrolled at your college
B) all students currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities
C) all students at your college who use nonprescription drugs
D) all sociology majors at your college
E) all female sociology majors at your college

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Referral sampling is appropriate for populations that are hard to reach or identify, such as students who use nonprescription drugs, as they may not be willing to disclose this information openly.

For Which of the Following Populations Would Some Form of Referral