4) A researcher contacts and interviews key members of a minority ethnic community and then asks these interviewees to suggest other members who might be able to contribute significantly to the interview based research project. The sample contacted would be an example of a:
A) Self-selecting sample
B) Haphazard sample
C) Stratified sample
D) Snowball sample

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The given scenario describes a snowball sampling method, where the initial contacts suggest other potential participants from their network who can contribute to the research project. This is a non-probability sampling technique where the researcher's network expands through referrals from initial participants. Snowball sampling is typically used when a particular population is hard to reach or connect with, and relying on referrals can provide valuable insights into the research topic.

4) a Researcher Contacts and Interviews Key Members of a Minority