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In which sampling method is the population first divided into subgroups, and a random sample then drawn from each subgroup?

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In which sampling method is the population first divided into subgroups, and a random sample then drawn from each subgroup?
  1. stratified sampling
  2. quota sampling
  3. cluster sampling
  4. convenience sampling

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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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