Which of the following statements about sampling is NOT correct?
A)Sampling is based on the principle that a sufficiently large number of randomly drawn subjects from a population will be representative of the whole population.
B)The results of a sample will be always be somewhat biased and therefore not reliable for formal research.
C)Sampling is a survey technique that eliminates the need for questioning 100 percent of the population.
D)All of the above are correct.

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The statement "The results of a sample will be always be somewhat biased and therefore not reliable for formal research" is not correct. While some bias may be present in a sample, rigorous sampling techniques and appropriate statistical analyses can minimize the impact of bias and increase the reliability of the results.

Which of the Following Statements About Sampling Is NOT Correct