Disproportionate Sampling and Weighting Are Used by the Researcher

question 68

Multiple Choice

Disproportionate sampling and weighting are used by the researcher

• A)to ensure a sufficient number of cases in each of the sample subpopulations.
• B)to give a proportionate representation to each sample element.
• C)to provide a representative picture of the total population.
• D)to handle situations involving the errors and approximation that are often inherent in complex, multistage designs.
• E)All of these choices are reasons as to why researchers use disproportionate sampling and weighting.

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