Is there another term for convenience sampling?
Judgment sampling or Purposive sampling is a common nonprobability method. The researcher selects the sample based on judgment. This is usually and extension of convenience sampling. For example, a researcher may decide to draw the entire sample from one “representative” city, even though the population includes all cities. When using this method, the researcher must be confident that the chosen sample is truly representative of the entire population. Convenience sampling is sometimes referred to as haphazard or accidental sampling. It is not normally representative of the target population because sample units are only selected if they can be accessed easily and conveniently. There are times when the average person uses convenience sampling. A food critic, for example, may try several appetizers or entrees to judge the quality and variety of a menu. And television reporters often seek so-called ‘people-on-the-street interviews’ to find out how people view an issue. In both these examp
