<prompt> Which of the following statements about Simple Random Sampling is true?Sampling is based on similar characteristicsSuitable for large heterogeneous populationComplete list of items within the sampling frame is not requiredEvery element in the population has an equal probability of being included  <response>: Simple random sampling is done by assigning a number to each of the units in the sampling frame. A table of random numbers is used. With this procedure, each unit has an equal chance of being drawn in the sample. It provides the greatest number of possible samples. Ref: Parks Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine By K. Park, 19th Edition, Page 702; Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques By C. R. Kothari, 2nd Edition, Page 60 