A tractable and more sophisticated application of simple random sampling is to use computer-generated numbers based on the concept of ________,which are numbers whose chance nature is assured.
A)random devices
B)random objects
C)random targets
D)random numbers

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Computer-generated random numbers are the most appropriate choice for a sophisticated application of simple random sampling because they ensure that each element in the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. Random devices, objects, or targets may introduce bias or systematic errors in the sampling process.

A Tractable and More Sophisticated Application of Simple Random Sampling