Many research reports in communication studies report using convenience sampling of students to make claims about the nature of communication. What are the inherent problems of this sampling method? What are some guidelines for interpreting claims from studies using convenience sampling methods?
What will be an ideal response?
Essays should address the inherent biases of convenience sampling, including researcher selection biases and self-selection biases. Students may address the problem of sampling communication students who may be savvy in responding to measures of communication. Essays should clearly address the risks in accepting claims that are drawn from convenience samples.
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