A Stratified Sample in Which the Number of Sampling Units

question 48

Multiple Choice

A stratified sample in which the number of sampling units drawn from each stratum is in proportion to the population size of that stratum is called a(n) :

• A)proportional stratified sample
• B)balanced stratified sample
• C)even stratified sample
• D)primary stratified sample

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sex, rather than individual merit.

Legal Situations

Circumstances or cases that involve or are subject to laws, legal processes, or legal interpretations.

Disparate Impact

A phenomenon where a policy or practice appears neutral but disproportionately affects individuals of a certain group, often used in discussions of employment discrimination.

Four-Fifths Rule

A guideline used in the United States to assess discrimination in employment practices, indicating potential bias if a selection rate for any race, sex, or ethnic group is less than four-fifths (80%) of the rate for the group with the highest selection rate.