Which of the Following Is False Regarding Simple Random Sampling

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding simple random sampling?

• A) Each element of the population has to be given a number; therefore, the use of simple random sampling depends on the availability of a valid list of the entire population.
• B) After assigning numbers to all elements in the population, researchers use a table of random numbers.
• C) Random digit dialing is also used to select simple random samples; however, it is not a perfect strategy because the strategy may not include people who do not have a telephone.
• D) None of the above

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