The term convenience sample refers to
A) any people who serve as participants in a research study.
B) people selected to participate in research through random sampling.
C) people who happen to be available as participants in a setting at the time a research study is conducted.
D) people who volunteer to participate in research.

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Convenience sampling involves selecting participants who are easily available and accessible, such as those who happen to be present in a particular location at a specific time. These participants may not represent the broader population and may have unique characteristics and experiences that do not generalize to others. Therefore, convenience sampling is not considered a representative sample and may bias research findings.

The Term Convenience Sample Refers to