Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Random

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of random sampling in a survey designed to learn more about college students?

• A) asking students to fill out a survey in a campus magazine and then mail it to the investigators
• B) tossing a coin to determine who will be surveyed from a list of all students enrolled
• C) surveying all customers who visit a particular coffee shop on campus
• D) All of the above choices are examples of random sampling.

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