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A convenience sample of Hispanic women from a midsized community (21,000 population) in a

rural Midwestern area was recruited using posters, flyers, and personal contacts. Recruitment
sites, including community agencies, laundromats, food stores, churches, and a minority
community fair, were familiar to the targeted audience. Women received a financial stipend for
their participation. Each woman attended an assessment session at a local community center to
complete demographic, health history, food frequency, and physical activity questionnaires and
physical measurements. The data collector and registered nurse who assisted with the physical
measures were selected from a local health clinic familiar to the target population and trained in
standardized data collection and measurement techniques. Because 95% of the target group was
US-born, all questionnaires were in English. However, a Spanish-speaking translator trained in
the study’s protocol was available during assessments to clarify procedures and answer questions
if needed.

1. What are the biases that could arise in selection procedure of the participants in this
research?

2. What are some culture-specific modifications that could be used in the data collection of
this research?