A simple random sample experiment is repeated four times choosing the same sample size each time. Which of the following statements can be made about the different outcomes?
A) The samples will usually be different from one another.
B) The samples will always be the same.
C) Measurements calculated from the samples will always be different.
D) The samples will always be different from one another.
E) Measurements calculated from the samples will always be the same.

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Even though the same sample size is being used, the random selection process means that each sample will likely have different observations. Thus, the samples will usually be different from one another.

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