Question

a sample that uses only people who are easy to contact is called a:
a. random sample.
b. contact sample.
c. convenience sample.
d. representative sample.

Explanation:

A convenience sample is a type of non - probability sampling where participants are selected because they are easily accessible or convenient to reach. A random sample (A) is selected randomly from the population. There is no standard term “contact sample” (B) for this concept. A representative sample (D) is one that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population, not based on ease of contact. So the sample that uses only people easy to contact is a convenience sample.

Answer:

C. convenience sample.