Accidental Sampling

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Accidental Sampling
Introduction
Accidental sampling is also referred to as convenience sampling. It is a form of non-probability sampling that concentrates on sampling methods founded on the researcher’s judgment (Vehovar et al. 330). It depends on the data collected from participants that are conveniently available which means the first available primary data source is used with no extra requirements, for example, Facebook and Instagram polls or questions (Vehovar et al. 331). This technique does not use any criteria in choosing the participants since everyone is invited.
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Website Name: Statistics How To
URL: http://www.statisticshowto.com/convenience-sampling/
This website provides a lot of background information on convenience sampling including why it is used in research. Also, it has information on the pros and cons of the technique and how to analyze the sample and the recommendations when performing an analysis.
Website Name: Laerd Dissertation
URL: http://dissertation.laerd.com/convenience-sampling.php
The Laerd Dissertation website provides a reasonable explanation and illustration of convenience sampling while comparing it to probability sampling techniques. Furthermore, it discusses the advantages and limitation of the sampling technique.
Website Name: Science Publishing Group
URL: http://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/html/10.11648.j.ajtas.20160501.11.html
Science Publishing Group website provides a scientific journal that compares convenience sampling and purposive sampling.

The journal explains in detail the technique including its benchmark issues. The journal uses scientific sources to summarize the technique and how it compares to purposive sampling. It discusses studies that have been performed using the technique and provides recommendations based on facts.
Website Name: Research Methodology
URL: https://research-methodology.net/sampling-in-primary-data-collection/convenience-sampling/
The research methodology website contains much information on the sampling technique. Additionally, it provides an excellent example of the application of the sampling technique. Finally, it expounds further on the advantages and disadvantages of the technique.

Work Cited
Vehovar, Vasja, Vera Toepoel, and S. Steinmetz. “Non-probability Sampling.” The SAGE Handbook of Survey Methodolgy (2016): 329-345.