Convenience Samples Are Used More Often in Research Than Random

question 65

True/False

Convenience samples are used more often in research than random samples.

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Definitions:

Point Estimate

A single value estimate or guess of a population parameter based on sample data.

Sampling Error

The difference between the population parameter and the sample statistic due to chance variation in selecting a sample.

Nonsampling Error

Errors not related to the act of selecting a sample from the population but can occur during data collection, recording, or analysis stages.

Measurement Error

Nonsampling error that results from the incorrect measurement of the population characteristic of interest.