Convenience Sampling

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Definition: Convenience Sampling

Convenience Sampling
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Full Definition of Convenience Sampling

An approach to gathering data that uses a readily available sample group, such as all consumers who visit a store on a given day. In convenience sampling, no attempt is made to use a random sample or a sample that represents a specific subset of the population. Statisticians have a low opinion of convenience sampling.

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Definitions for Convenience Sampling are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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