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Random sampling

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Random sampling is a method of sampling from a population in statistics.

As the name implies, a random sample has no nominal, mathematical, or formal logic to it. The sample is chosen randomly with an arbitrary computer program or other neutral device.

There are different degrees of random sampling including simple random sampling and