Carmen identifies each member of the group she wants to sample and records their identifications on a list. She cuts the list into strips, each with a single identification, and puts them into a basket. She then closes her eyes and draws strips of paper from the basket until she has the number of strips she wants. Carmen is using ______ sampling.
A) systematic
B) area
C) simple random
D) stratified random
E) convenience

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Carmen is using simple random sampling because each member of the group has an equal chance of being selected and there is no specific criteria or stratification involved in the sampling process.

Carmen Identifies Each Member of the Group She Wants to Sample