To satisfy the requirement of independent random sampling, the researcher________.
A) must use only cluster sampling.
B) may randomly select cases from one list of the population, then subdivide that sample according to the trait of interest.
C) may randomly select an entire neighborhood, then select any member of each family in that neighborhood.
D) must select only very small populations.

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Randomly selecting cases from one list of the population and subdividing the sample according to the trait of interest allows for independent random sampling, as long as the initial list is randomly generated or representative of the population. Other options such as cluster sampling or selecting entire neighborhoods do not guarantee independent random sampling. The option of selecting very small populations may also not ensure independent random sampling.

To Satisfy the Requirement of Independent Random Sampling, the Researcher________