The Major Advantage of a Simple Random Sample Is That

question 64

Multiple Choice

The major advantage of a simple random sample is that

• A) it ensures that there will be enough participants in each subset of the population to be able to make statistical decisions concerning the subset.
• B)it ensures that no single group is over-represented in the sample.
• C)it ensures that the sample will provide an accurate representation of the population.
• D)it ensures that the selection procedure is unbiased although the outcome may be biased.

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