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Convenience sampling can produce biased research results. True or False

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That statement is true
In convenience sampling, Subject are only chosen based on the convenience of the researchers (whether because they're friends, co-workers, or live near them). This often make the subject of the sampling does not necessarily possess relevant characteristics with the topic of research, and often caused biased result
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