When interviewers are instructed to ensure that the sample comprises a required number of individuals meeting pre-set conditions, it is known as which of the following?

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This is an example of quota sampling, where interviewers are instructed to ensure that the sample comprises a required number of individuals meeting pre-set conditions (i.e., quotas). Convenience sampling relies on individuals who are conveniently available, stratified sampling involves dividing the population into strata and randomly selecting from each stratum, and random sampling involves randomly selecting individuals from the population without any pre-set conditions.

When Interviewers Are Instructed to Ensure That the Sample Comprises