A researcher wants their sampling method to be such that every 5^th teacher in the population is selected. Which of the following is the most appropriate sampling method? A) convenient sampling B) simple random sampling with replacement C) simple random sampling without replacement D) systematic sampling

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Systematic sampling involves selecting every nth member from a list or sequence, which aligns with the requirement to select every fifth teacher. This method ensures a fixed interval (in this case, every fifth teacher) is maintained throughout the sampling process, making it the most appropriate choice for the described scenario.

A Researcher Wants Their Sampling Method to Be Such That