A random sample means that

A. every person in the target population has an equal chance of being selected.
B. there is no pre-planning in the selection process.
C. every person in the target population who is encountered is selected.
D. researchers decide how many persons of certain types they need in the survey.
E. the poll is unscientific.


Answer: A

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