In selecting a sample for attribute testing, haphazard selection involves which of the following approaches?
A) Each item in the population having an equal chance of selection.
B) Every nth item being selected after a random start.
C) An arbitrary selection with no conscious bias.
D) Selecting all items on a day or week.

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Haphazard selection involves selecting a sample in a random but not necessarily systematic way, without any conscious bias. Therefore, the best choice in this context is C, which describes an arbitrary selection with no conscious bias. A, B, and D involve specific rules or biases in the selection process, which would not be appropriate for haphazard selection.

In Selecting a Sample for Attribute Testing, Haphazard Selection Involves