Question

which of the following descriptions would be an example of a convenience sample?
a person chooses 30 names out of a hat at random.
a person accepts the first 30 people who volunteer.
a person accepts the first 30 people who respond to a newspaper ad.

select each description that would be an example of a convenience sample.
□ a. a person accepts the first 30 people who volunteer.
□ b. a person chooses 30 names out of a hat at random.
□ c. a person accepts the first 30 people who respond to a newspaper ad.
□ d. none of the descriptions is an example of a convenience sample.

Explanation:

A convenience sample is a non - random sample where the data is easily accessible.

• Option A: Accepting the first 30 volunteers is a convenience sample as it is based on easy availability (those who volunteer first).
• Option B: Choosing names from a hat at random is a simple random sample, not a convenience sample.
• Option C: Accepting the first 30 people who respond to a newspaper ad is a convenience sample as it is based on easy access (those who respond first).

Answer:

A. A person accepts the first 30 people who volunteer.
C. A person accepts the first 30 people who respond to a newspaper ad.