QUESTION
The most common sampling method is the convenience sample; therefore, many of the studies that you find for evidence use this sampling method. What are the implications of using a convenience sample on the way you interpret and use the findings?
ANSWER
Convenience sampling is a non-probability sampling method. It entails the drawing of a sample from the population that is close at hand and readily available to participate in the study (Houser, 2018). It does not entail any sieving methods to narrow down on a given segment of the population. Convenience sampling is the most preferred form of sampling because it is efficient, cheap, and simple to implement (Houser, 2018). A researcher only needs to identify the target population for the study and pick any appropriate number of participants without any regard for accompanying factors.
Though a convenient sample is simple to use, it has notable implications of the research findings. First, the use of … Purchase full answer using the button below.