With systematic sampling,
A) the first element selected is a random choice.
B) every nth element is a random choice.
C) all elements in the sample are random choices.
D) there are no random choices.

Question

With systematic sampling,​
A) ​the first element selected is a random choice.
B) ​every nth element is a random choice.
C) ​all elements in the sample are random choices.
D) ​there are no random choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In systematic sampling, the process begins by selecting an element at random from the list, and then every nth element is chosen. The randomness is in the selection of the first element; after that, the selection follows a systematic approach, not random.

With Systematic Sampling,​

With Systematic Sampling,