When some members of a population have a greater chance of being selected than others, the sampling is
AProbability sampling
BNon-probability sampling ✓ Correct
CSimple random sampling
DSystematic sampling
Correct answer: (B) Non-probability sampling
Explanation
When some members have a greater chance of selection than others, the sampling is non-probability sampling.
Selection probabilities are unknown or unequal, so representativeness cannot be assured.
Probability sampling instead gives every member a known, calculable chance of inclusion.
Simple random sampling grants strictly equal chances and is a probability method.
Systematic sampling picks every kth unit from a random start and is also a probability method.
Non-probability methods include convenience, quota, purposive and snowball sampling.
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