Which of the Following Methods Will Give a Truly Random

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods will give a truly random sampling of the general population?

• A) Ask a question on a radio station and ask the general public to call in and respond.
• B) Mail out questionnaires to be filled out and returned.
• C) Poll random people on the street.
• D) Identify all them members of the population then select the desired number randomly from among them.

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