Complete question is;
Identify the type of sampling used: random, systematic, convenience, stratified, or cluster.
To estimate the percentage of defects in a recent manufacturing batch, a quality control manager at General Foods selects every 18th soup can that comes off the assembly line starting with the fifth until she obtains a sample of 40 soup cans
Answer:
Systematic Sample
Explanation:
We are told that the quality control manager selects every 18th soup can that comes off the assembly line starting with the fifth until she obtains a sample of 40 soup cans.
Thus, the selection is from a large sample of produce.
This is synonymous with systematic sample because systematic sample can be defined as a type of probability sampling in which sample members from a larger population are selected according to a random starting point but with a set periodic interval.
This resonates with the statement in the question about selecting every 18th soup from the production assembly line.