Purposive Sampling Is Used When

question 20

Multiple Choice

Purposive sampling is used when:

• A) there are a limited number of people with expertise in a given area.
• B) when there are certain subgroups of interest within the population.
• C) when researchers need to meet a quota.
• D) when researchers want a representative sample to draw unbiased conclusions about the population.

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Definitions:

Serious Types

Refers to individuals or categories of behavior that are considered highly problematic, dangerous, or criminal in nature.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, which can be criminal or noncriminal in nature.

Positivists

Scholars who believe that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation and empirical evidence.

Labeling Theorists

Social scientists who study how the labels or names applied to individuals by society can influence perceptions and behaviors, often as part of the broader study of deviance and social control.