Why Might a Researcher Decide to Use Cluster Sampling Rather

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why might a researcher decide to use cluster sampling rather than simple random sampling?

• A)The error of estimation is lower.
• B)The respondents may be located closer together geographically.
• C)It is more representative of the population.
• D)The required sample size is smaller.

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