Gilbert wanted to study only students who do very well in class because such students would best help him test his theory.He asked 20 professors for the names of high achieving students and he then interviewed them.Which sampling design does this example reflect?
A)reliance on available subjects
B)purposive
C)snowball
D)quota
E)expert

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This sampling design reflects a purposive sampling because Gilbert intentionally sought out high achieving students to best test his theory.

Gilbert Wanted to Study Only Students Who Do Very Well