Systematic sampling differs from simple random sampling in that it
A. excludes the element of randomness from the polling process.
B. incorporates probability sampling into its procedure.
C. combines random selections with predetermined sequencing.
D. interviews tens of thousands of respondents to eliminate bias.
E. gives each American an equally likely chance of being interviewed.
Answer: C
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