Accidental sampling occurs when a researcher selects cases that are easy and convenient.It lacks depth and is also called
A)convenience sampling.
B)snowball sampling.
C)quota sampling.
D)purposive sampling.

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Accidental sampling is also known as convenience sampling because the researcher selects cases that are easily accessible and readily available. This type of sampling lacks depth and is considered weak because it produces biased results, as the researcher is not actively seeking out a representative sample. Snowball sampling involves selecting participants who then recruit others to participate, Quota sampling involves selecting participants based on predefined characteristics, and Purposive sampling involves selecting participants who meet specific criteria.

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