A random sample is a selection from the population of interest where each item (persons, households, widgets, etc.) has an equal chance of being selected. The idea being that measuring a random sample of sufficient size will accurately (within a margin of error) reflect the "true" value that exists in the population - while at the same time reducing your study to a manageable size.
A random sample is integral in good survey design to reduce bias in your experiment.
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The number of members of the US House of Representatives is based on the population of each state. Since California has a larger population than Wyoming, California also had more house members than Wyoming.
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Professional organizations are usually less organized.
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Checks and Balances
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