In Which Sample Is Little or No Attempt Is Made

question 129

Multiple Choice

In which sample is little or no attempt is made to obtain a representative cross-section of the population?

• A)representational
• B)random
• C)probability
• D)nonprobability

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Definitions:

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SEC

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