Question

identify the type of sampling used (random, systematic, convenience, stratified, or cluster sampling) in the situation described below. a woman experienced a tax audit. the tax department claimed that the woman was audited because she was randomly selected from all women in her tax bracket. which type of sampling did the tax department use? systematic sampling cluster sampling stratified sampling random sampling convenience sampling

Explanation:

In random sampling, each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. Here, the woman was randomly selected from all women in her tax - bracket. This meets the criteria of random sampling as there is no pre - determined pattern (unlike systematic), no division into clusters or strata for sampling purposes.

Answer:

Random sampling