Convenience Sampling
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Samples are selected based on their accessibility and proximity to the researcher. This method is often used in preliminary research efforts where ease and speed are more important than generalizability.
Sl. No. | Step | Description |
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1 | Identify Available Participants | The researcher selects participants based on their availability & willingness to participate, rather than using a randomized or systematic method. |
2 | Collect Data | Data is gathered from those who are most accessible or easiest to contact. This might include people in a specific location, people the researcher has access to, or those who can be reached through personal networks. |