Identify the type of sampling used.
-A lobbyist for the oil industry assigns a number to each senator and then uses a computer to randomlygenerate ten numbers. The lobbyist contacts the senators corresponding to these numbers. What samplingtechnique was used?
A) simple random
B) convenience
C) cluster
D) stratified
E) systematic

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This is an example of simple random sampling because each senator has an equal chance of being selected, and the selection is made randomly without any specific order or grouping.

Identify the Type of Sampling Used