When a local television station sends a crew to interview joggers in the city park on a beautiful spring day,what type of sample is being used?
A)cluster sample
B)multistage area sample
C)systematic sample
D)convenience sample

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A convenience sample is a type of non-probability sampling where individuals are selected because they are easily accessible and available to the researcher. In this scenario, the television station is selecting joggers in the city park because they are convenient to access and readily available for an interview. Therefore, a convenience sample is being used.

When a Local Television Station Sends a Crew to Interview