A form of convenience sampling in which the population elements are selected based on the researcher's discretion is called ________.
A) quota sampling
B) snowball sampling
C) judgmental sampling
D) sampling
E) simple random sampling

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Judgmental sampling, also known as purposive sampling, involves the researcher's judgment in selecting population elements that are representative of the research objectives. This method is useful when the population size is small or is difficult to access, and the researcher has a deep understanding of the population characteristics.

A Form of Convenience Sampling in Which the Population Elements