The Primary Characteristic of a Probability Sample Is Considered to Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

The primary characteristic of a probability sample is considered to be what?

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

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Definitions:

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