A _____________ sample is characterized by every element in the population having a nonzero chance of being selected.
A)nonrandom
B)nonprobability
C)probability
D)nonrandom and nonprobablity
E)none of these

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A probability sample is one in which every element in the population has a known, nonzero chance of being selected. This is the most desirable type of sample as it allows for statistical inference and generalizability to the population. Nonrandom and nonprobability samples do not follow this principle.

A _____________ Sample Is Characterized by Every Element in the Population