Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Cluster

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of cluster sampling?

• A)The population is divided into subgroups and a simple random sample is taken from each subgroup.
• B)The population is divided into subgroups;subgroups are combined into clusters,and subsets of clusters are sampled.
• C)The population is divided into subgroups and a single/or several subgroup(s)is/are then selected from which either a census or a sample is drawn.
• D)The population is divided into subgroups and a single/or several subgroup(s)is/are then selected from which a sample is drawn.
• E)The population is divided into subgroups and a systematic sample is taken from each subgroup.

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Definitions:

Production Volume

The quantity of goods that a company produces within a specific period of time.

Utility Costs

Expenses incurred for basic services such as electricity, water, gas, and sewage, vital for running a business or household.

Cost Object

Anything for which a separate measurement of costs is desired, including products, services, projects, activities, or customers.

Management Interest

The concern or focus areas of organizational managers, particularly regarding strategy, operations, and achieving objectives.