To select a simple random sample,a researcher needs
A)a list of the population and system for selecting cases according to EPSEM.
B)a list of the sample and a well developed sampling distribution.
C)a sampling distribution and a table of random numbers.
D)a parameter and a cluster.

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In order to select a simple random sample, the researcher needs a list of the population and a system for selecting cases according to EPSEM (Equal Probability of Selection Method), which means that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. The other options mentioned (B, C, and D) are not necessary components for selecting a simple random sample.

To Select a Simple Random Sample,a Researcher Needs