The difference between simple random sampling and systematic random sampling is that systematic random sampling:
A) requires a special code to be assigned to the sampling units prior to drawing a sample.
B) requires that a defined target population be ordered in some way.
C) is a nonprobability sampling procedure.
D) is a sampling procedure in which every sampling unit has a known and equal chance of being selected.
E) is based on intuitive judgment or researcher knowledge.

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Systematic random sampling requires that the target population is ordered in some way, such as by listing or numbering them. Simple random sampling does not require any specific ordering or coding of the sampling units.

The Difference Between Simple Random Sampling and Systematic Random Sampling