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Random Sampling
Random sampling is a procedure for sampling
from a population in which (a) the selection of a sample unit
is based on chance and (b) every element of the population has
a known, non-zero probability of being selected.
Random sampling helps produce representative samples by eliminating
voluntary response bias and guarding against undercoverage
bias.
Probability sampling methods rely on random sampling.