A researcher collects data from every other employee in the human resources database. Which of the following sampling methods is implied by this scenario?
A) convenient sampling
B) simple random sampling with replacement
C) simple random sampling without replacement
D) systematic sampling

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The researcher is using systematic sampling, as they are selecting every other employee from the human resources database, which implies a fixed, regular interval for selection.

A Researcher Collects Data from Every Other Employee in the Human