The provost is interested in what it is like to be a teacher at a Research I Institution. He selects three specific types of participants for his study. Those who teach only advanced doctoral students, those who teach only undergraduate survey courses, and those who teach a mix of course levels. The provost is illustrating
A) homogeneous sampling.
B) intensity sampling.
C) criterion sampling.
D) snowball sampling.

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The provost is using criterion sampling by selecting participants based on a specific criterion, which is the level of students they teach. This allows him to gather information about the different experiences of teachers at different levels of courses. The other options do not apply here, as there is no indication of using homogeneous, intensity, or snowball sampling.

The Provost Is Interested in What It Is Like to Be