As part of her summer job, Martina was instructed to collect data from 10 people to determine how they felt about a number of political issues, including socialized medicine, food stamps, and educational vouchers. She asked her father, grandfather, mother, brother, two uncles, and four sorority sisters to answer the survey questions. Marina used a ________ sample.

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Martina used a convenience sample because she chose individuals who were easily accessible to her (family members and sorority sisters) rather than selecting a sample that represents the broader population in a random or systematic way.

As Part of Her Summer Job, Martina Was Instructed to Collect