A middle school student passes out leaflets to the adults at a school function. The leaflets ask the recipient to indicate whether they believe in anthropogenic global warming. The bottom of the
Leaflet indicates that the completed leaflet should be returned to the student. Identify the kind of
Sample that is being used.
A) stratified sample
B) cluster sample
C) systematic sample
D) sample of convenience

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This is a sample of convenience because the sample is selected based on the availability and willingness of people to participate. The student is only handing out leaflets at a school function and it is up to the adults to decide whether or not they want to fill it out and return it. Therefore, this method of sampling is biased towards those who attend the function and are willing to participate.

A Middle School Student Passes Out Leaflets to the Adults