Random Selection Refers to a Sampling Strategy When Every Element

question 31

Multiple Choice

Random selection refers to a sampling strategy when every element of a population is known and has an independent chance of being selected into the sample. This does not mean though that there is NO control over the sampling method. When there is no control over the sampling method, the sample would not be truly random. In such cases, probability sampling can be confused with a ______ method of sampling.

• A) stratified
• B) haphazard
• C) disproportionate
• D) systematic

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