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Convenience Sampling

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Convenience sampling is the use of data that is easy to obtain rather than data collected through a rigorous sampling design. It can be useful for quick experiments, but may introduce bias and should not be assumed to represent the target population.

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Convenience Sampling Source

Using a dataset not gathered scientifically in order to run quick experiments. Later on, it's essential to switch to a scientifically gathered dataset.

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