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A sampling technique that is not widely generalizable, but can provide rich descriptions of a target population, is
 
  A) purposive sampling.
  B) convenience sampling.
  C) snowball sampling.
  D) quota sampling.


Dr. Dover is interested in studying the homeless population. He starts at a homeless shelter, and then obtains subjects through referrals from the residents at the shelter. This situation is an example of
 
  A) availability sampling.
  B) simple random sampling.
  C) snowball sampling.
  D) probability sampling.


Milo wants to survey college freshmen about their alcohol use. He stands outside of a fraternity house and surveys people entering the house. This situation is an example of
 
  A) accidental sampling.
  B) purposive sampling.
  C) snowball sampling.
  D) quota sampling.
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