Which of the following sets of terms represents an appropriate pairing of a probability sampling method and a corresponding nonprobability sampling one?
A) Cluster sampling-snowball technique
B) Simple random sampling-convenience sampling
C) Stratified random sampling-quota sampling
D) Theoretical sampling-quota sampling

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Stratified random sampling and quota sampling both attempt to balance the sample in terms of known characteristics in the population.
Cluster and snowball sampling methods do not have anything in common except that they create a sample for research.
Simple random and convenience sampling methods do not have anything in common except that they create a sample for research.
Theoretical and simple random sampling methods do not have anything in common except that they create a sample for research.

Which of the Following Sets of Terms Represents an Appropriate