Multiple choice

A common method for selecting representative samples is to select them

  1. randomly from the larger population

  2. strictly from volunteers

  3. by threatening or coercing institutionalized population

  4. from confidential lists of mail order firms
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Explanation

Random selection from the larger population is the gold standard for creating representative samples. It gives each member an equal chance of being chosen, minimizing selection bias. Volunteer samples are biased, coercion is unethical, and mail-order lists are not representative.

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