The nonprobability sampling procedure that includes participants identified by investigators, and any other persons referred by those participants, is called a
A) quota sample.
B) convenience sample.
C) snowball sample.
D) judgmental sample.

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Snowball sampling is a nonprobability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances. This method is often used for hard-to-reach populations.

The Nonprobability Sampling Procedure That Includes Participants Identified by Investigators