Elementary Statistics: A Step-by-Step Approach with Formula Card 9th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078136334
ISBN 13: 978-0-07813-633-7

Chapter 1 - The Nature of Probability and Statistics - 1-3 Data Collection and Sampling Techniques - Exercises - Page 17: 3

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These random numbers are used to select members of the population without bias. These numbers are generated by computers and calculators, and are often formed into tables for ease of use.

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Question: Why are random numbers used in sampling, and how are random numbers generated?
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