If a researcher walks into a bus station and starts interviewing people at random for his research is most likely using
A)quota sampling.
B)judgmental sampling.
C)convenience sampling.
D)None of the above

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The researcher is using convenience sampling because he is selecting the people who are most convenient for him to sample at that moment. He is not using quota sampling because he is not trying to ensure that his sample is representative of particular demographics or characteristics. He is also not using judgmental sampling because he is not selecting participants based on his own judgment or preconceived criteria.

If a Researcher Walks into a Bus Station and Starts