Stratifying a Population Prior to Drawing a Sample​

question 17

Multiple Choice

Stratifying a population prior to drawing a sample​

• A) ​generally occurs when the variables used to stratify are known to be associated with the dependent variable.
• B) eliminates the need for simple random sampling.​
• C) is most useful for studying a homogeneous population.​
• D) eliminates the need for probability sampling.​

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Definitions:

Social Interaction

The method through which people interact and respond to one another, creating the foundation for social connections.

Microstructures

are the patterns of relatively intimate social relations formed during face-to-face interaction. Families, friendship circles, and work associations are examples of microstructures.

Cultural Hegemony

involves the control of a culture by dominant classes and other groups to the point where their values are universally accepted as common sense.

Functionalists

Functionalists focus on how society's parts are structured to maintain its stability, with each part contributing to society's overall function and health.