Question

Elaine conducts a psychology honors project to test the hypothesis that having greater social support is associated with greater academic success. she asks everyone living in her dorm to fill out a questionnaire. elaine should be aware that her data may not be representative of all college students because her research was based on:

Answer 1

Because her research was based on "a convenience sample".

A convenience sample is one of the principle sorts of non-probability sampling strategies. It is when subjects are chosen in view of their helpful being available and nearness to the analyst. For instance, standing at a shopping center or a market and requesting that individuals answer inquiries would be a case of convenience sample.