A sample is random when ________
A) members are selected based on the ease with which they can participate in the survey
B) every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
C) members are restricted to a specific subset of the population
D) some members of the population are more likely to be selected based on specific criteria
E) some members of the population are less likely to be selected based on specific criteria
Answer: B
Explanation: B) If you need to generalize to everyone, the best alternative is to use a random sample selected broadly from all available members of the population you want to study.
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