Question

fill in the blank with an appropriate word or phrase.

if a sample is drawn in such a way that each time an item is selected, each item in the population has an equal chance of being drawn, the sample is called a ______ sample.

options:

• cluster
• stratified
• random
• systematic
• convenience

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of the sampling method

Using the Sampling Methods knowledge point

• A sampling method where every item in the population has an equal chance of selection at each draw defines a random sampling process.
• Among the given options (cluster, stratified, random, systematic, convenience), "random" is the correct term that fits this definition.

Answer:

If a sample is drawn in such a way that each time an item is selected, each item in the population has an equal chance of being drawn, the sample is called a <blank>random</blank> sample.