A Sampling Method That Separates the Population into Different Subgroups

question 72

Multiple Choice

A sampling method that separates the population into different subgroups and then samples one or some of these subgroups is:

• A)cluster sampling.
• B)simple sampling.
• C)stratified sampling.
• D)systematic sampling.
• E)grouped sampling.

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Definitions:

Granite

Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock comprised mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, known for its strength and widely used in construction and monuments.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies.

Fractured

Broken or cracked, often referring to rocks or geological features that have been subjected to stress leading to breakage.

Exposed Rock

Areas where bedrock is visible at the Earth’s surface, not covered by soil, vegetation, or water.