A _____________ sample is characterized by every element in the population having a nonzero chance of being selected.
A)nonrandom
B)nonprobability
C)probability
D)(a)and (b)
E)none of the above

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A probability sample is one in which every element in the population has a known, nonzero chance of being selected. This is in contrast to nonprobability sampling, where the probability of selection is not known. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A ("nonrandom") is not a commonly used term in sampling, and option B ("nonprobability") is not correct because the question asks for a type of probability sample. Option D is also not correct because both options A and B are incorrect. Option E is not correct because one of the options must be correct.

A _____________ Sample Is Characterized by Every Element in the Population