When all the items in a population have an equal chance of being selected for a sample, the process is called _________________.
A) Simple random sampling
B) z-score
C) Sampling error
D) Nonprobability sampling

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Simple random sampling is a method where every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected for a sample. This method eliminates bias and ensures that the sample accurately represents the population. Therefore, A is the correct choice. B (z-score) and C (sampling error) do not relate to the process of selecting a sample, while D (nonprobability sampling) does not ensure equal representation of the population.

When All the Items in a Population Have an Equal