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Styles 2. The following recruitment for a research study on Diabetes was posted

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Question

Styles 2. The following recruitment for a research study on Diabetes was posted on Craigslist Do you use an insulin pump for your Type 1 Diabetes? Seeking volunteers with Type 1 Diabetes! If so, consider participating in a clinical rescarch study testing an investigational drug. To qualify you must: Treat your Type 1 Diabetes with an insulin pump Be 18-45 years old If you qualify you may be compensated up to $5,311.00 plus travel reimbursement. Up to 11 overnight stays and S outpatient visits are required. Receive some study related labs at no cost 2a. Does this appear to be a random or a non-random sampling design? Why? 2b. What specific sampling strategy from lecture most closely matches this study? Explain your answer.

Explanation / Answer

This is a non-random sampling design because people who do not see this ad do not have a chance to be selected.

b) This is an example of a non-probbilistic convenience sampling because people who are free to respond only will be selected. Also,, poorer people may be induced to particapate for the money