After completing an in-depth interview with a burglar, a researcher who asks the burglar to give him the name of other burglars in the area is conducting what type of sampling technique?

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The researcher is using snowball sampling, as they are asking the burglar to provide names of other burglars in the area, who they may know through their criminal network. This technique involves collecting referrals from initial participants to identify additional individuals to participate in the study.

After Completing an In-Depth Interview with a Burglar, a Researcher