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jwb375

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Distinguish between probability and nonprobability sampling.

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What is a simple random sample?



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Answer to Question 1

With probability sampling, each person or element in the population has a known (or calculable) chance of being included in the sample.

Answer to Question 2

In a simple random sample, every person or element in the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample.



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