A researcher who is studying grief among individuals who have divorced a gay/lesbian spouse obtains a sample by asking study participants if they know of anyone else who has divorced for this reason. This method of sampling is referred to as

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Snowball sampling (network sampling) asks initial sample members to identify and refer or recruit others who meet the eligibility criteria into the study. A convenience sample (sometimes called an accidental sample) is comprised of elements that meet established eligibility criteria and are conveniently available to the researcher. In purposive sampling, the researcher uses personal knowledge of a population to consciously select (hand-pick) the elements that will constitute the study sample.

A Researcher Who Is Studying Grief Among Individuals Who Have