In: Statistics and Probability
When a population is divided into subgroups with similar characteristics and then a sample is obtained, this method is called ________ sampling.
a. Random
b. Systematic
c. Stratified
d. Cluster
The option (c) is right option.
Explanation:
It is stratified sampling, since a stratified sample is a sample obtained by dividing the population into subgroups, called strata, according to various homogeneous characteristics and then selecting members from each stratum for the sample.
Hence, the option (c) is right option.
The option (c) is right option.