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Snowballing is an example of_______________?

Correct answer: B. non-probability sampling

  • A. probability sampling
  • B. non-probability sampling
  • C. cluster sampling
  • D. using the Christmas vacation constructively

Explanation

Snowball sampling recruits initial participants who refer the researcher to further participants, so selection probabilities are unknown. It is therefore a non-probability method, often used with hidden or hard-to-reach populations.

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