A researcher is interested in studying a small and elite population.She finds one element and then asks that respondents provide her with the names of others in the group.This researcher is usingsampling.
A) snowball
B) convenience
C) cluster
D) quota
E) systematic

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The researcher is using snowball sampling, where participants are asked to refer other members of the target population. This technique is commonly used when studying hard-to-reach or hidden populations, such as drug users, sex workers or elite groups.

A Researcher Is Interested in Studying a Small and Elite