A pollster uses a computer to generate 500 random numbers and then interviews the voters corresponding to those numbers. Identify the type of sampling used in this example.
A)Systematic random sampling
B)Simple random sampling
C)Cluster sampling
D)Stratified sampling

Question

A pollster uses a computer to generate 500 random numbers and then interviews the voters corresponding to those numbers. Identify the type of sampling used in this example. 
A)Systematic random sampling
B)Simple random sampling
C)Cluster sampling
D)Stratified sampling

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling is used in this example because each voter has an equal chance of being selected due to the use of random numbers to choose participants.

A Pollster Uses a Computer to Generate 500 Random Numbers