An underlying feature of the random-based selection of items is that each
A)stratum of the population is given equal representation in the sample.
B)each item in the population must be randomly ordered.
C)each item in the population should have an equal opportunity to be selected.
D)each item must be systematically selected using replacement.

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Random-based selection ensures that each item in the population has an equal opportunity to be selected, which is the characteristic described in option C. This is important for obtaining a representative sample of the population. Options A and D are incorrect because they do not necessarily ensure equal opportunity for all items in the population. Option B is not relevant to random-based selection.

An Underlying Feature of the Random-Based Selection of Items Is