Explain Why a Researcher May Wish to Choose Snowballing Sampling

question 9

Essay

Explain why a researcher may wish to choose snowballing sampling over a representative sampling technique.

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Definitions:

Social Darwinism

A theory that applies the concept of survival of the fittest to human society, justifying inequalities and promoting a laissez-faire political and economic system.

Buffalo-Hunting Indians

Native American tribes that relied heavily on the hunting of buffalo for their livelihood, including for food, clothing, and shelter.

Transcontinental Railroad

A train route across the United States completed in 1869, connecting the east and west coasts, significantly facilitating commerce and settlement.