In a random sample, ____.
A) the independent variable is administered randomly to the participants in the study
B) participants are chosen to be included in the study based on personal characteristics
C) participants are taken on a volunteer basis only
D) every member of the population has an equal chance of being a participant in the study

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In a random sample, every member of the population has an equal chance of being a participant in the study. This makes the sample representative of the population from which it was drawn, and it helps to minimize bias in the study results. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe a random sample.

In a Random Sample, ____