Researchers observe random samples because these samples are likely to be
A) easy to observe.
B) homogeneous.
C) representative.
D) easy to debrief.

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Random samples have an equal chance of including any member of the population, making them more representative than non-random samples. While random samples may not always be easy to observe or homogeneous, they are more likely to provide a true snapshot of the population being studied. The choice of random sampling is also not related to ease of debriefing.

Researchers Observe Random Samples Because These Samples Are Likely to Be