A researcher selects every 20th name from a list of probation officers in the state to create a sample for a study of officer education and training. This probability sampling technique is best defined as:

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The researcher is selecting every 20th name from a list, which is a form of systematic random sampling. This technique involves selecting every nth element from a list or population, where n is a fixed interval determined by the researcher.

A Researcher Selects Every 20th Name from a List of Probation