Which of the Following Was One of the MOST Common

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the MOST common ways southern planters began their careers?

• A) as overseers
• B) as industrial entrepreneurs in Britain
• C) as traders and merchants
• D) as ship captains in the slave trade
• E) as students at university

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Definitions:

Stratified Random Sampling

A method of sampling that involves dividing a population into smaller groups known as strata and then randomly selecting samples from each of these groups.

Quota Sampling

A sampling procedure in which the sample is chosen to reflect the numerical composition of various subgroups in the population. A haphazard sampling technique is used to obtain the sample.

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, affecting access to resources and opportunities.

Sample Size

The number of subjects or observations included in a sample selected from a population for the purpose of a statistical study.