⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: C. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☢️ Convenience. ☢️ NRS. ☢️ Purposive. ☢️ Quota. ☢️ Representative. ☢️ Sample. ☢️ Snowball. ☢️ Volunteer. ☝️ Weerakkody. Convenience sampling. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sampling from the part of the population close at hand Applications[edit] Convenience sampling is not often recommended for research due to the possibility of sampling error and lack of representation of the population.
But it can be handy depending on the situation. Another example would be a gaming company that wants to know how one of its games is doing in the market one day after its release. Advantages[edit] Convenience sampling can be used by almost anyone and has been around for generations. Expedited data collection When time is of the essence, many researchers turn to convenience sampling for data collection, as they can swiftly gather data and begin their calculations.[2] It is useful in time sensitive research because very little preparation is needed to use convenience sampling for data collection.
Ease of research Ready availability Cost effectiveness One of the most important aspects of convenience sampling is its cost-effectiveness. Bias.