Asked by christopher galindo on May 05, 2024
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During the winter season,a prominent newspaper reporter is interested in writing a story about the lack of proper heating of apartment buildings in the city in which he lives.During a particular frigid weekend,this reporter manages to interview almost everyone in his own apartment building.The reporter finds that everyone,including himself,is satisfied with the heating in the apartment building.Identify the type of sampling used in this example.
A) Cluster sampling
B) Convenience sampling
C) Voluntary response sampling
D) Systematic sampling
E) Attempted census
Convenience Sampling
A sampling technique where participants are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher.
Proper Heating
The application of heat to something, such as food or living spaces, in a manner that achieves the desired outcome or maintains safety standards.
Apartment Buildings
Multi-unit residential structures that house multiple separate households within separate apartments or flats.
- Recognize the differences in sampling methodologies and determine their relevancy for specific scenarios.
Verified Answer
YA
yusof asefiMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This is an example of convenience sampling as the reporter interviewed only those people who were convenient for him to approach, that is, the people in his own apartment building.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences in sampling methodologies and determine their relevancy for specific scenarios.