Which of These Is Not an Advantage of Using a Stratified

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is not an advantage of using a stratified sample instead of a simple random sample?

• A) the stratified sample eliminates the need for randomization
• B) the stratified sample reduces sample to sample variability
• C) the stratified sample reduces bias
• D) the stratified random sample allows you to get information about each stratum
• E) the stratified sample allows you to get more reliable estimates using the same sample size

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