The basic unit containing the elements of the population to be sampled is the ________.
A) sampling unit
B) judgmental sample
C) sample
D) sampling frame

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A sampling unit is the basic unit containing the elements of the population to be sampled. It could be an individual, a household, a school, etc. The other options are not specifically related to the basic unit of the population.

B) Judgmental sample refers to a non-random sampling method where the researcher selects participants based on their personal judgment or expertise.

C) Sample refers to a small group of individuals selected from a larger population for research purposes.

D) Sampling frame is a list of all the sampling units in the population being studied, used as a reference for selecting the sample.

The Basic Unit Containing the Elements of the Population to Be