The Nurse Researcher Opts to Use Probability Sampling in a Research

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse researcher opts to use probability sampling in a research study.What is considered to be the primary characteristic of a probability sample?

• A) Self-selection of subjects
• B) Random selection of the sample
• C) Subjects handpicked by the researcher
• D) Representation of proportional segments of the population

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Definitions:

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