Title: Simple random samples (SRS) are the best way to collect data. They allow everyone in the population you are trying to collect information about the same chance of being chosen to give their feedback.
Course: Introduction to Statistics

Similar to drawing names from a hat, obtaining a simple random sample (SRS), gives everyone in the population an equally likely chance to be chosen for the sample. The idea is to assign each individual a number, then randomly generate numbers using either a random digits table or technological tool to choose your sample.