One set of researchers studying gang behavior with participant observation methods found out that they were lacking individuals or settings to examine a particular process of gang initation. When they realized they needed specific individuals in their study that could help them understand gang intitation more thoroughly, they decided to select new settings and individuals who they considered to be influential based on their earlier observations. These researchers engaged in ______.
A) theoretical sampling
B) snowball sampling
C) informed sampling
D) experience sampling

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Snowball sampling is a non-probability sampling technique in which researchers use their existing contacts to identify and recruit additional participants who meet the study criteria. In this case, the researchers used their earlier observations to identify influential individuals who could help them understand gang initiation more thoroughly.

One Set of Researchers Studying Gang Behavior with Participant Observation