A population consists of 500 members and a simple random sample of 100 members is to be selected. Which of the following represents the most efficient method for labeling the members for selecting the sample using a random number table?
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, …, 99, 100.
B) 1 = labels 001 and 501, 2 = labels 002 and 502, … 500 = labels 500 and 000.
C) 001, 002, 003, …, 499, 500.
D) 1 = labels 001, 101, 201, 301, …, 901; 2 = labels 002, 102, 202, 302, …, 902; and so on.

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The most efficient method for labeling the members for selecting the sample using a random number table is to assign each member a unique two-digit number. This method ensures that each member has an equal chance of being selected and that the selection process is random.

A Population Consists of 500 Members and a Simple Random