Which of the following methods will give a truly random sampling of the general population?
A) polling random people on the street
B) mailing out questionnaires to be filled out and returned
C) posing a question on a radio station and asking the general public to call in to respond
D) none of the above

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None of the above methods will give a truly random sampling of the general population. Random sampling requires using a method where every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample, and none of the above methods guarantee that. A more reliable method for obtaining a random sample might be to use a computer-generated random number generator to select individuals from a list of addresses or phone numbers, or to use a stratified random sampling method that ensures representation from different demographic groups within the population.

Which of the Following Methods Will Give a Truly Random