A researcher plans to utilize a systematic random sampling method from a population of 5000 eligible subjects,using a sample of 200 subjects.Beginning at a randomly selected point on the list of subjects,what is the gap between elements?
A) 25
B) 50
C) 100
D) 200

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In systematic sampling,the researcher selects every kth individual on a list,beginning at a randomly selected starting point.The population size is divided by the desired sample size to give the gap between elements.5000/200 = 25.A gap of 50 between elements would be correct for a sample size of 100 subjects.A gap of 100 between elements would be correct for a sample size of 50 subjects.A gap of 200 between elements would be correct for a sample size of 25 subjects.

A Researcher Plans to Utilize a Systematic Random Sampling Method