Which of the Following Is Not Basic to the Reasons

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not basic to the reasons why archaeologists conduct random sampling?

• A) Without random sampling the samples would be biased, with certain parts of the sample over- or under- represented, and therefore the final results would be biased.
• B) Random sampling provides the only way for archaeologists to collect meaningful negative evidence.
• C) Random sampling allows statistical analysis.
• D) Each site does not have an equal chance of being included in the sample.

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