A probability sampling technique in which the sample is chosen by selecting a random starting point and then picking every ith element in succession from the sampling frame is called _________.a.quota samplingb.simple random samplingc.stratified samplingd.succession samplinge.None of the above

The correct answer is e. None of the above.

Step 1: Understand the question. The question is asking for the name of a probability sampling technique where a sample is chosen by selecting a random starting point and then picking every ith element in succession from the sampling frame.

Step 2: Know what each sampling technique means.

• Quota Sampling: A non-probability sampling technique where the assembled sample has the same proportions of individuals as the entire population with respect to known characteristics, traits, or focused phenomenon.

• Simple Random Sampling: A probability sampling method where all subsets of the statistical population have an equal probability of being chosen.

• Stratified Sampling: A probability sampling method which divides the population into separate groups, or strata, and then selects a sample from each stratum.

• Succession Sampling: This is not a recognized sampling method.

Step 3: Answer the question. Given the definitions, the described sampling technique is actually called Systematic Sampling. However, since this option is not given, the correct answer is e. None of the above.