An advantage of convenience sampling is:
A) ease in obtaining subjects.
B) increased internal validity and control.
C) low risk of sampling bias.
D) representativeness of sample is ensured.

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Convenience samples are inexpensive, accessible, and usually require less time to acquire than other types of samples.
Convenience sampling does not provide increased internal validity and control.
There is a higher risk of sampling bias with convenience samples.
There is little assurance of the sample being representative. The researcher just needs to control for as much as possible in spite of the convenience sample.

An Advantage of Convenience Sampling Is