Random sampling is the focus in ______ research.
A) all
B) qualitative
C) quantitative
D) mixed-methods

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Random sampling is a fundamental principle of quantitative research. It involves selecting a sample from a larger population in a way that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected to participate in the study. It is used in quantitative research to increase the generalizability of the findings to the population from which the sample was drawn. Random sampling is less common in qualitative research, where purposeful sampling is usually employed to select participants who are best suited to answer the research question. However, mixed-methods research may employ both random sampling and purposive sampling depending on the research question and design. Therefore, choice C is the best answer as it accurately reflects the relationship between random sampling and quantitative research.

Random Sampling Is the Focus in ______ Research