A researcher is interested in road rage and wants to study commuters' driving behavior in different parts of the United States. She examines driving behavior in the North, South, East, and West. These geographical regions are examples of:
A) Clusters
B) Strata
C) Selected samples
D) a and c

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The geographical regions mentioned in the scenario are examples of strata, which are subgroups of the population that share similar characteristics. By examining driving behavior in different strata, the researcher can gain a better understanding of how road rage varies across different parts of the United States. Clusters refer to groups of individuals or units that are similar to each other, while selected samples are subsets of the population that have been chosen for study based on specific criteria.

A Researcher Is Interested in Road Rage and Wants to Study