A simple random sample does not assure:
A) a probability sample
B) a representative sample
C) an equal probability of selection method
D) that the sample was selected in a probability manner

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A simple random sample assures a probability sample (A), an equal probability of selection method (C), and that the sample was selected in a probability manner (D). However, it does not guarantee that the sample will be representative of the population, as randomness alone cannot ensure that all segments of the population are proportionately represented in the sample.

A Simple Random Sample Does Not Assure