When researcher uses his or her judgment or that of some other knowledgeable person to identify who will be in the sample,he or she is using what type of nonprobability sampling method?
A)Convenience sampling
B)Purposive sampling
C)Chain referral sampling
D)Quota sampling

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Purposive sampling is a type of nonprobability sampling method where the researcher uses his or her judgment or that of some other knowledgeable person to identify who will be in the sample. This method is useful when the researcher wants to select particular groups or individuals who have specific characteristics or expertise related to the research topic. As such, it is the best choice for the given scenario described in the question. The other options such as convenience sampling, chain referral sampling, and quota sampling are also nonprobability sampling methods, but they do not involve purposeful selection of participants based on their characteristics or expertise.

When Researcher Uses His or Her Judgment or That of Some