The sample described in this scenario is a convenience sample. This type of sample is derived from individuals who are easily accessible to the caterer, in this case, those who attend the free food tasting. The caterer is not randomly selecting participants but rather inviting people who are likely to show up and provide feedback on the menu items. As a result, the sample may not be representative of the broader population of potential customers or target audience.
Identify the kind of sample that is described.
A caterer is choosing menu items for their next year. She sets up a free food tasting and asks people to critique the food.
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This is incorrect
I apologize for any confusion in my previous response. Upon reconsideration, the sample described is more accurately characterized as a volunteer sample or self-selected sample.
In this case, individuals who attend the free food tasting are volunteering to participate in the critique of the food. This type of sampling relies on participants self-selecting to be involved, rather than being randomly selected or chosen based on specific criteria. Thank you for your understanding, and please let me know if you have any further questions!
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