Which of these procedures would produce a random sample of Chicago voters?
A)Take the list of all Chicago voters and draw names out of a hat.
B)Choose voters such that the percentage of male and female, Black and White, match the total percentage for the city.
C)Take a spot on a street and interview every voter who walks by you.
D)Ask for volunteers and accept every registered voter who volunteers.

Question

Which of these procedures would produce a random sample of Chicago voters?​
A)Take the list of all Chicago voters and draw names out of a hat.
B)​Choose voters such that the percentage of male and female, Black and White, match the total percentage for the city.
C)​Take a spot on a street and interview every voter who walks by you.
D)​Ask for volunteers and accept every registered voter who volunteers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Random sampling involves selecting individuals at random from a population, and drawing names out of a hat is a random process.

B, C, and D are not random sampling methods. B involves intentional selection based on specific demographic criteria, C involves convenience sampling based on location, and D involves self-selection bias.

Which of These Procedures Would Produce a Random Sample of Chicago