In which sampling method is the population first divided into subgroups, and a random sample then drawn from each subgroup?
Question and options
In which sampling method is the population first divided into subgroups, and a random sample then drawn from each subgroup?
- stratified sampling
- quota sampling
- cluster sampling
- convenience sampling
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - stratified sampling
In stratified sampling the population is split into strata that share a characteristic, and units are selected at random within every stratum, which makes it a probability method. Quota sampling also uses subgroups but fills each quota by non-random choice. Cluster sampling selects some whole groups at random rather than drawing from each group, and convenience sampling takes whoever is easiest to reach.
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