The names of all 130 students in a professor's class are written on identical slips of paper, and the slips are placed into a large glass jar. Then, the professor selects 5 random slips from the jar. Identify the kind of sample that is being used.
A)simple random sample
B)systematic sample
C)cluster sample
D)sample of convenience

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This is a simple random sample because every student has an equal chance of being selected, and the selection process does not involve any systematic method, clustering, or convenience strategy.

The Names of All 130 Students in a Professor's Class