Which of the following is NOT a procedure for simple random selection of elements?
A)assigning consecutive numbers to elements and selecting on the basis of a random number table
B)selecting every nth element from a sampling frame,after the starting point has been randomly selected
C)using a computer to dial random digits after a phone prefix
D)writing all elements down on small pieces of paper,mixing them up,and selecting them like they do in the lottery

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B describes systematic sampling, not simple random sampling. In simple random sampling, every element has an equal chance of selection independently, but in systematic sampling, the selection is based on a fixed interval after a random start.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Procedure for Simple