Which of the Following Is NOT a Procedure for Simple

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a procedure for simple random selection of elements?

• A)assigning consecutive numbers to elements and selecting on the basis of a random number table
• B)selecting every nth element from a sampling frame,after the starting point has been randomly selected
• C)using a computer to dial random digits after a phone prefix
• D)writing all elements down on small pieces of paper,mixing them up,and selecting them like they do in the lottery

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Definitions:

Sample Standard Deviation

A measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of sample values relative to the sample mean.

Sample Proportion

The ratio of members in a sample that have a particular attribute to the total number of members in the sample.

Error of Estimation

The discrepancy between a population parameter and its estimate, indicating the uncertainty associated with the estimation process.

Statistic

A single measure, calculated from sample data, used to summarize a characteristic of the sample.