Which of the following terms best describes people who engage in illegal or concealed activities such that very often a researcher must use purposive sampling in order to find them?
A)Hidden population
B)Target population
C)Moving target
D)Cluster
E)Sociogram

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The term "hidden population" best describes people who engage in illegal or concealed activities and are therefore difficult to locate or identify through traditional sampling methods. Purposive sampling is often necessary to find members of this population. Choices B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe this particular group of individuals.

Which of the Following Terms Best Describes People Who Engage