Derrick Is Conducting a Stratified Sampling Procedure

question 38

Multiple Choice

Derrick is conducting a stratified sampling procedure. His target sample is 250 from a population of 489 high school algebra students within a particular district. He wants to ensure he has the appropriate representation of students from at each ability level. Next he will

• A) identify and define the population.
• B) determine desired sample size.
• C) classify all members of the population as members of the subgroups.
• D) randomly select an appropriate number of individuals to represent the subgroups.

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