A(n) ________ sample is a method used by pollsters to select a representative sample in which every individual in the population has an equal probability of being selected as a respondent.

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A simple random sample ensures that every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected, making it representative. Stratified sampling divides the population into subgroups and selects members from each group, while quota sampling sets a specific quota for certain groups to be included in the sample. Equal opportunity sampling is not a common term used in statistics or polling.

A(n) ________ Sample Is a Method Used by Pollsters to Select