A researcher collects data on the number of minutes exercised from the first 50 members who walk into the gym. Which of the following sampling method is implied by this scenario?
A) convenient sampling
B) simple random sampling with replacement
C) simple random sampling without replacement
D) systematic sampling

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This scenario describes convenient sampling because the researcher is selecting the first 50 members who walk into the gym, which is a method based on ease of access rather than a random or systematic approach.

A Researcher Collects Data on the Number of Minutes Exercised