A random sample is one in which the:
A)probability that an item is selected for the sample is the same for all population items.
B)population items are selected haphazardly by experienced workers.
C)items to be selected from the population are specified based on expert judgment.
D)probability of selecting a population item depends on the item's data value.

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A random sample is one where there is an equal probability of each item in the population being selected for the sample. This ensures that the sample is representative of the population and reduces the risk of bias. Options B and C imply some form of non-random selection, while D describes a non-probabilistic sampling method.

A Random Sample Is One in Which The