The distinguishing feature of nonprobability sampling plans is that
A) they allow an assessment of sampling error.
B) they are not as representative of the population as probability samples.
C) they involve personal judgment somewhere in the selection of sample elements.
D) there is only one basic type of nonprobability sample while there are several types of probability samples.
E) they tend to be more expensive than probability samples.

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Nonprobability sampling involves personal judgment in selecting sample elements, unlike probability sampling which relies on random selection.

The Distinguishing Feature of Nonprobability Sampling Plans Is That