Which of these research scenarios would be appropriate for using a nonprobability sample?
A) to determine whether Canadian prisoners are less healthy than the rest of the population
B) to explore whether research subjects understood the wording for a newly developed survey question before it was included on a nationwide survey
C) to compare the prevalence of asthma in Canada with the prevalence in India
D) There is never an appropriate situation for using nonprobability samples.

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Nonprobability sampling is suitable for exploratory research, such as testing survey questions, where the goal is not to generalize findings to the entire population but to gain insights or improve the survey design.

Which of These Research Scenarios Would Be Appropriate for Using