If all participants in a given sample have an equal and independent chance of being selected for a study it is said that the sample has been selected
A) randomly.
B) systematically.
C) biasedly.
D) conveniently.

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Random sampling ensures that each member of the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample, reducing the chance of bias and increasing the generalizability of the findings. Systematic sampling involves selecting members of the population at fixed intervals rather than randomly, making it less representative of the population. Biased sampling involves selecting members of the population based on certain characteristics, leading to a sample that is not representative of the population. Convenient sampling involves selecting members of the population based on their availability, making it prone to bias and not representative of the population.

If All Participants in a Given Sample Have an Equal