1. Choose the best sampling method to obtain the individuals in the sample for each problem. Explain how you would perform the sampling method you have chosen. a. The province of Cavite is considering the construction of a new LRT Line. The province wants to conduct a survey to ask the residents if they agree to use their taxes for this purpose. b. A school official wants to know the students' opinions regarding the student services offered by the school. c. A reporter wants to know the opinion of the people of the Philippines about waging a war against China because of territorial disputes.
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