Which of the following sampling techniques would you recommend to a researcher interested in studying rare individuals, like people who have been struck by lightning?
A)Snowball sampling
B)Purposive sampling
C)Quota sampling
D)Convenience sampling

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Snowball sampling is effective for studying rare populations because it involves existing study subjects recruiting future subjects from among their acquaintances, which can help locate individuals who are difficult to find otherwise.

Which of the Following Sampling Techniques Would You Recommend to a Researcher