Controlled probability sampling techniques are not usually possible in field research.
But in some circumstances, researchers can combine probability and nonprobability sampling. In practice, _____ sampling is seldom used in field research. Different types of purposive samples are much more common.

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A. This is an incorrect answer because generally field research uses and produces qualitative data in criminal justice. However field research may produce either qualitative or quantitative data. Grounded theory is typically built from qualitative field observations. Or observations that can be quantified may produce measures for hypothesis testing.
B. The correct answer is "B" because generally field research uses and produces qualitative data in criminal justice. However field research may produce either qualitative or quantitative data. Grounded theory is typically built from qualitative field observations. Or observations that can be quantified may produce measures for hypothesis testing.
C. This is an incorrect answer because generally field research uses and produces qualitative data in criminal justice. However field research may produce either qualitative or quantitative data. Grounded theory is typically built from qualitative field observations. Or observations that can be quantified may produce measures for hypothesis testing.
D. This is an incorrect answer because generally field research uses and produces qualitative data in criminal justice. However field research may produce either qualitative or quantitative data. Grounded theory is typically built from qualitative field observations. Or observations that can be quantified may produce measures for hypothesis testing.

Controlled Probability Sampling Techniques Are Not Usually Possible in Field