Systematic sampling ________.
A)is the same as simple random sampling
B)ensures each item has an equal chance of selection
C)is difficult to use because a machine is required to select each sample
D)selects items periodically from the population

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Systematic sampling selects items periodically from the population, such as every nth item. This method is less time-consuming than simple random sampling and ensures that the sample is representative of the population. However, it may result in a biased sample if there is a repeating pattern in the population. A machine is not required for systematic sampling, as it can be done manually.

Systematic Sampling ________