An underlying feature of random-based selection of items is that each
A) Stratum of the accounting population be given equal representation in the sample.
B) Item in the accounting population be randomly ordered.
C) Item in the accounting population should have an opportunity to be selected.
D) Item must be systematically selected using replacement.

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Random-based selection ensures that each item in the accounting population has an opportunity to be selected. This helps to reduce bias and increase the representativeness of the sample. Options A and D are not necessarily features of random-based selection, while option B is not relevant to the sampling process.

An Underlying Feature of Random-Based Selection of Items Is That