Which of the Following Is Not a Benefit of a Stratified

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a benefit of a stratified sampling plan?

• A)Members of a stratum, or similar group, are likely to respond the same, which lead to results with lower variability.
• B)Increased precision
• C)Statistics from a stratum will reflect the parameters of the population as a whole.
• D)All of the above are benefits of a stratified sampling plan.

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Definitions:

Sample Sizes

The count of data points or items chosen from a larger group for the purpose of statistical examination.

Pooled-variances T-test

A statistical method for comparing the means of two populations when it is assumed that both populations have equal variances.

Population Variances

A measure of the spread of a population's values, indicating how much the members of the population differ from the population mean.

Population Means

The average value of a set of characteristics within a total population.