Question

To select a sample of five children from a class of 30, a researcher puts each child’s name on a slip of paper, then shuffles the papers in a hat and randomly picks five names. What kind of sampling is being used?

Answer 1

We conclude that a researcher used simple random sample.

Explanation:

We know that select a sample of five children from a class of 30, a researcher puts each child’s name on a slip of paper, then shuffles the papers in a hat and randomly picks five names.

We conclude that a researcher used simple random sample.

Because every children has an equal chance of being included in the sample.