A nurse conducts a study to examine the effects of a new intervention on FEV1 levels in patients with COPD and uses all patients admitted to a hospital during a 2-month period.This is an example of which type of sampling method?
A) Convenience
B) Network
C) Quota
D) Random

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In convenience sampling,the researcher uses subjects as they are available until the desired sample size is reached.Network sampling uses social networks to obtain subjects who might not be readily accessible otherwise.Quota sampling involves convenience sampling but adds techniques to ensure that certain subject types are represented.Random sampling attempts to ensure that all potential subjects have equal,random chances to participate.

A Nurse Conducts a Study to Examine the Effects of a New