Implications of Using a Convenience Sample and Example of Breaches of the Standards

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The implications of using a convenience sample on the way that you interpret and use the findings
A convenience sample is a non-quality control of people, used for individuals undergoing a certain study. The convenience samples are easy to find, and as a result, they have become willing participants in most research. Their implications are not valid for the whole population. They are not very efficient since they may limit achieving of factual findings and prevent particular aspects from being revealed (Petersonand Merunka, 2014). By not displaying certain aspects, the sampling method hinders the achievement of accurate results, which can offer misleading information about a population. Additionally, the samples are not representative of the population, and their result can be best used for pilot-scale testing(Peterson and Merunka, 2014). For example, to determine the rate of people suffering from pneumonia, one may ask his immediate friends and family and get some initial ideas for theory validation. However, to be able to imply the result o...