The distinguishing features of a simple random sample are that
A)each population element has a known chance of being selected.
B)each population element has an equal chance of being selected.
C)every combination of n population elements is a sample possibility.
D)None of these are correct.
E)All of these are correct.

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A simple random sample is characterized by each element in the population having a known and equal chance of being selected, and every possible combination of n elements can be a sample. This means all the statements A, B, and C correctly describe features of a simple random sample.

The Distinguishing Features of a Simple Random Sample Are That