A researcher sits on a park bench and surveys every passing person who is willing to participate.What type of sample will this be?
A)A random sample
B)A representative sample
C)A convenience sample
D)A cross-cultural sample

Question

A researcher sits on a park bench and surveys every passing person who is willing to participate.What type of sample will this be?​
A)A random sample
B)​A representative sample
C)​A convenience sample
D)​A cross-cultural sample

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This would be a convenience sample as the researcher is only sampling individuals who happen to pass by and are willing to participate, rather than selecting a random or representative sample.

A Researcher Sits on a Park Bench and Surveys Every