The Best Approach for Obtaining a Representative Sample When Using

question 6

Multiple Choice

The best approach for obtaining a representative sample when using stratified random sampling is to

• A) sample so that there is an equal number of respondents in the different strata.
• B) use random-digit dialing.
• C) sample so that the proportion of respondents in the different strata represents the proportions in the population.
• D) eliminate people from the sampling frame who are unlikely to return a completed survey.