Samples of convenience are ____.
A) unacceptable in psychology
B) not random
C) best for experiments
D) especially useful for causal hypotheses

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Samples of convenience are not random, as they are based on the availability and willingness of participants to participate in the study. While they may be convenient and efficient, they may not be representative of the larger population and may introduce bias into the study. Therefore, they are not the best choice for experiments where generalizability is important.

Samples of Convenience Are ____