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Chapter 11: Q2. (page 637)

Give an example of a non-random sampling method.

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Example of a non-random sampling method is interviewing every fifth student entering a school building whether a new canteen should be built.

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Step 1. Given Information.

It is required to find an example of a non-random sampling method.

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Step 2. Explanation.

The reporter interviewing every fifth student entering a school building whether a new canteen should be built is an example of the non-random sampling method as every fifth students got the chance of being selected hence, it is a systematic sample.

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Step 3. Conclusion.

“Interviewing every fifth student entering a school building whether a new canteen should be built” is the example of the non-random sampling.

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