Question

identify the type of sampling used (random, systematic, convenience, stratified, or cluster sampling) in the situation described below. in a poll conducted by a certain research center, 970 adults were called after their telephone numbers were randomly generated by a computer, and 74% were able to correctly identify the attorney general. which type of sampling did the research center use? cluster sampling stratified sampling systematic sampling random sampling convenience sampling

Explanation:

Random sampling involves selecting elements from a population in such a way that each element has an equal chance of being chosen. Here, telephone numbers were randomly generated by a computer to select the adults for the poll, meaning each adult in the population had an equal likelihood of having their number generated and being called.

Answer:

D. Random sampling