Although not ideal, researchers often use _______________ samples, which are samples of individuals that are the most readily available
A) random
B) confound
C) ecological
D) convenience
Answer: D
Rationale: Obtaining a true random sample can be extremely difficult to do. In practice, psychologists are more likely to settle for convenience samples, which are samples of individuals that are the most readily available.
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