Which of the Following Statements About Cluster Sampling Is False?​

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cluster sampling is false?​

• A) ​All elements within the randomly selected clusters form the sample
• B) ​It generally requires a smaller total sample size than simple random sampling
• C) ​Ideally, each cluster is a representative small-scale version of the entire population
• D) ​It provides the best results when the elements within the clusters are not alike

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