A simple random sample of size n from a finite population of size N is to be selected. Each possible sample should have _____.
A) the same probability of being selected
B) a probability of 1/n of being selected
C) a probability of 1/N of being selected
D) a probability of N/n of being selected

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In a simple random sample, each sample of size n has the same probability of being selected from the population of size N. This ensures that the sampling process is unbiased and each member of the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample.

A Simple Random Sample of Size N from a Finite