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A researcher wants to obtain a sample of 30 preschool children consisting of 10 two-year-old children, 10 three-year-old, and 10 four-year-old children. Assuming that the children are obtained from local daycare centers, this researcher should use ____ sampling.

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Quota sampling

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Quota sampling is a type of sampling method in which a representative data is collected from a group. It is a non probability based sampling method, a type of stratified sampling. Quota sampling is required when researchers are working with limited time and are without a sampling frame. Quota sampling method helps to determine the characteristics of a subgroup under research. It is an highly accurate method of sampling.

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