When university newspaper reporters take a poll of students by standing outside of the nearest pub to survey students about the university offering upgraded food options, the sampling method used is called a random sample.

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This is not a random sample because it does not give all students an equal chance of being selected. It is a convenience sample, as the reporters are choosing participants based on their easy availability and proximity, not through a random selection process.

When University Newspaper Reporters Take a Poll of Students by Standing