RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

CONCEPT OF SAMPLING AND OTHER CONCEPTS RELATED TO SAMPLING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is TRUE about stratified sampling?
A
Type of sampling method in which the total population is divided into smaller groups or strata
B
The population is divided into various subgroups.
C
It is part of sampling
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified random sampling is a method of sampling that involves the division of a population into smaller subgroups known as strata. In stratified random sampling, or stratification, the strata are formed based on members’ shared attributes or characteristics, such as income or educational attainment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements is true about stratified random sampling? With stratification, the researcher can use a smaller sample size and achieve the same degree of representativeness in relation to the stratified variable as a large sample acquired through simple random sampling.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stratified sampling Stratified sampling involves dividing the population into subpopulations that may differ in important ways. It allows you draw more precise conclusions by ensuring that every subgroup is properly represented in the sample.

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