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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