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A school counselor wants to determine which elective courses are preferred by most students. Which method provides the MOST representative sample?

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To obtain the most representative sample of elective course preferences from the students, the school counselor should use random sampling. Random sampling ensures that every student in the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. This method helps minimize bias and ensures that the sample is representative of the entire student population. Other methods, such as convenience sampling or purposive sampling, may introduce bias and not accurately reflect the preferences of most students.
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