The First Step in Sampling Is to

question 11

Multiple Choice

The first step in sampling is to

• A) determine the desired size of the sample
• B) identify the population from which the sample is to be drawn
• C) identify all subgroups, or strata
• D) identify desired attributes of the sample

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