Your research methods instructor asks you to distribute a survey on cheating to a random sample of college students.To save time,you go to the cafeteria and distribute the surveys among the students who are there.This sampling method is called ________ sampling.
A) simple random
B) convenience
C) cluster
D) quota

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The sampling method described is convenience sampling, where the researcher selects the participants who are most convenient or accessible to them. While it is a quick and easy way to gather data, it may not represent the entire population accurately and may have biased results. A better option would be to use a simple random sampling method where participants are randomly selected from the entire population to ensure that each member has an equal chance of being selected.

Your Research Methods Instructor Asks You to Distribute a Survey