Which type of sample is characterized by every element in the population having a known statistical likelihood of being selected?
A)irregular
B)probability
C)nonprobability
D)convenience

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A probability sample is a sampling technique that randomly selects subjects from a larger population, where every element in the population has a known statistical likelihood of being selected. This provides a representative sample that can be used to generalize findings back to the larger population with a known degree of accuracy.

Which Type of Sample Is Characterized by Every Element in the Population