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To check the accuracy of a machine that is used for filling ice cream containers, every 20th bottle is selected and weighed.
Identify the sampling method used.
Sampling method: Systematic sampling method
Reason:
It is given that every 20th bottle is selected to check the accuracy of a machine that is used for filling ice cream containers. In other words, after all the bottles are arranged, selection of bottles (sample) is done at regular intervals (20th bottle) to check the accuracy of the machine.
Sampling method: Systematic sampling method