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In a random sample of a population every member of the population has the same chance of being selected. This is a good way to get a representative sample.
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In a random sample of a population every member of the population has the same chance of being selected. This is a good way to get a representative sample.
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This question is a true/false question and does not require a Python solution. The answer is "True" because a random sample ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected, which helps in obtaining a representative sample.### Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question asks whether in a random sample of a population, where every member has the same chance of being selected, it is a good way to get a representative sample.
Step 2: Definition of a Random Sample
A random sample is a subset of individuals chosen from a larger set (population) where each individual is chosen randomly and entirely by chance, such that each individual has the same probability of being chosen at any stage during the sampling process.
Step 3: Representativeness of a Random Sample
A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn. Since a random sample gives each member of the population an equal chance of being selected, it minimizes bias and is generally considered a good method to obtain a representative sample.