In a random sample, cases are chosen
A) on the basis of some standard criterion, such as size of population.
B) as haphazardly as possible.
C) so that each case has an equal chance of being selected.
D) from among materials the researcher happens to have at home or in the office.

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In a random sample, each case should have an equal chance of being selected to ensure that the sample is representative of the population.

In a Random Sample, Cases Are Chosen