The chief aim of probability sampling is to be able to select:
A)simple random samples
B)a sample whose statistics will accurately portray an unknown population parameter
C)a sample whose parameters will accurately portray an unknown population statistic
D)a sample whose statistics will accurately portray a known population parameter
E)a sample whose unknown statistics will accurately portray a known parameter

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Probability sampling is used to ensure that the sample selected is representative of the population and allows for generalization of the findings to the larger population. The main goal of probability sampling is to select a sample whose statistics will accurately portray an unknown population parameter, which can then be used to make inferences about the population as a whole.

The Chief Aim of Probability Sampling Is to Be Able