Which of the following would be an example of random sampling in a survey designed to learn more about college students?

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Random sampling involves selecting participants in a way that gives every individual in the population an equal chance of being chosen. Tossing a coin to determine who will be surveyed from a list of all students enrolled is an example of random sampling as it gives every student an equal chance of being chosen. Choice A is not random as it requires students to take an extra step to participate, which could introduce bias. Choice C is also not random as it is only surveying a specific group of people (customers of a particular coffee shop) and not the entire population of college students.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Random