Qualitative researchers often count on recruiting by referral, which is called which of the following?
A) Convenience sampling
B) Snowball sampling
C) Volunteer sampling
D) Purposive sampling
B
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Snowball sampling is a method in which early participants recommend or refer additional participants. Qualitative researchers often begin with a convenience sample (also called a volunteer sample), in which they accept whatever participants happen to be available. Purposive sampling is when researchers choose participants based attributes they possess.
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