Practice mode Methods and Research

What condition must be met for a sample to count as random?

Correct answer D. Every member of the population must have an equal chance of being chosen

Explanation

In a random sample every member of the population has the same probability of selection, which removes researcher choice and allows results to be generalised statistically.

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