A researcher puts the name of each person in a sampling frame list on a 3" x 5" card,shuffles the cards thoroughly,and then selects 35 names from the top of the pile of cards for a phone interview study.What type of sampling procedure is being used?
A)judgment sample
B)simple random sample
C)stratified sample
D)area sample

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The procedure described is a simple random sample because each person in the sampling frame has an equal chance of being selected, and the researcher uses a randomizing method (shuffling the cards) to ensure a random selection.

A Researcher Puts the Name of Each Person in a Sampling