The first step in any sampling plan is to
A)Clearly define the population of interest
B)Pick a sample size
C)Bias the sample
D)Stratify the sample
E)Pick a quota sample

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Clearly defining the population of interest is the first and most important step in any sampling plan. Without a clear definition of the population, it is impossible to correctly select a representative sample.

The First Step in Any Sampling Plan Is to