Assume You Have a Sampling Frame of Your Entire Population

question 53

Multiple Choice

Assume you have a sampling frame of your entire population of interest, which is comprised of 100 people's names.Which of the following sources could not be used to select a truly simple random sample of 10 people from this population?

• A)Assign each person a number from 001 to 100 and choose 10 numbers using a random number table.
• B)Put each of the 100 names on equal sized pieces of paper, put the names in a hat, mix thoroughly, and draw out 10 names.
• C)Put the names in alphabetical order and take the first 10 names on the list.
• D)Each of the above methods would yield a truly simple random sample.

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