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, 986 adults were called after their telephone numbers were randomly generated by a computer, and 39% were able to correctly identify the secretary of state. which type of sampling did the research center use? stratified sampling random sampling convenience sampling systematic sampling cluster sampling

Explanation:

Random sampling involves selecting elements from a population where each element has an equal chance of being chosen. Here, telephone numbers were randomly generated by a computer to call adults, meaning each adult in the population had an equal likelihood of being called. This meets the criteria for random sampling.

Answer:

B. Random sampling