A probability sampling method in which we randomly select one of the first k elements and then select every k ^th element thereafter is A) stratified random sampling. B) cluster sampling. C) systematic sampling. D) convenience sampling.

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This is a method of systematic sampling where we choose every kth element from the population. It is important to randomly select the first element so that our sample is representative of the population. This method is more efficient than simple random sampling as it is less time-consuming and ensures adequate representation of the population.

A Probability Sampling Method in Which We Randomly Select One