Which Type of Probability Sampling Divides the Population into Groups

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which type of probability sampling divides the population into groups of similar patients, and studies a set number of members within each group?

• A) Cluster samples
• B) Simple random samples
• C) Systemic random samples
• D) Stratified random samples

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