Snowball Sampling Is Another Type of Nonprobability Sampling That Closely

question 15

Multiple Choice

Snowball Sampling is another type of nonprobability sampling that closely resembles the available-subjects approach. Snowball sampling is commonly used in field observation studies or specialized interviewing. It begins by identifying a single subject or small number of subjects and then asking the subjects to _____.

• A) identify other places he/she has visited
• B) identify other techniques used
• C) identify other criminals he/she knows
• D) identify others like him or her

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory

An inventory accounting system where inventory levels and cost of goods sold are determined at the end of an accounting period.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting approach to continuously track inventory levels, purchases, and sales, updating the inventory records in real-time.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using either a periodic or perpetual inventory system.

Inventory Method

The approach a business uses to value its inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).