Which of the following types of samples should be used when detailed and accurate information is not available for a sampling universe?
A) A simple random sample
B) A cluster sample
C) A convenience sample
D) A systematic random sample
E) A stratified sample

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A lack of detailed information, however, does not prevent the use of sampling; it simply makes it more difficult. In place of probability techniques, many researchers in such situations rely on convenience samples taken in marketplaces and other public gathering places.

Which of the Following Types of Samples Should Be Used