A Basic Principle of Probability Sampling Is That a Sample

question 23

Multiple Choice

A basic principle of probability sampling is that a sample will be representative of the population from which it is drawn if ____.

• A) all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected for the sample
• B) the researcher uses a method of selection based upon convenience
• C) every nth person is selected for the sample
• D) none of these answers are correct

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