(Scenario II) Suppose the researchers in Scenario II obtained their sample by asking for volunteers at a local assisted living home. This method of sampling would be best described as being a:
A) random sample.
B) haphazard sample.
C) convenience sample.
D) biased sample.

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This method is a convenience sample because the researchers are using participants who are readily available and willing to volunteer, rather than selecting participants through a random or systematic method.

(Scenario II) Suppose the Researchers in Scenario II Obtained Their