Ten apples are taken off the top of a truckload of apples,and the amount of bruising on those apples is measured in order to estimate how much bruising there is,on average,in the whole truckload.Is this a simple random sample?
A) yes
B) no
C) It depends on whether the apples were in a clump or from across the top of the truck.
D) More information is needed to answer the question.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Even though ten apples were taken, it is not specified whether they were chosen randomly or if there was any specific criteria for choosing them. Therefore, it cannot be considered a simple random sample.

Ten Apples Are Taken Off the Top of a Truckload