Descriptive and Inferential Statistics — Test

Question 6 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

A convenience sample differs from a voluntary sample in that

Answer

convenience sampling is not a probability-based method, and voluntary sampling is.

a convenience sample is structured based on accessibility to the researcher, and a voluntary sample is based on participant interest.

convenience samples survey each participant once, and voluntary samples survey each participant numerous times.

convenience sampling is a method of random sampling, and a voluntary sample is not.

Explanation

A convenience sample includes people who are easiest for the researcher to reach, such as nearby customers. A voluntary sample includes people who choose to participate, often after responding to an invitation. Thus, convenience sampling is based on accessibility, while voluntary sampling is based on participant interest.

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