When a convenience sample is used, how is the target population defined?
A) By the exclusion criteria used for the study
B) By using matched pairs of persons in the study
C) By using a respected textbook's definition of the population
D) By the characteristics profile of the sample of the study and the setting(s) from which the sample was recruited

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The target population in a convenience sample is defined by the characteristics of the sample and the setting from which it was recruited, as convenience sampling does not use random selection.

When a Convenience Sample Is Used, How Is the Target