The sampling technique that involves choosing individuals from the population at random where the proportions of members of different groups are the same in the population and the sample is ______.
A) simple random sample
B) cluster sample
C) volunteer sample
D) stratified random sample

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Stratified random sampling involves dividing the population into distinct groups, known as strata, and then randomly selecting samples from each of these groups in proportions that match their representation in the population. This ensures that the sample accurately reflects the population's composition in terms of the groups considered.

The Sampling Technique That Involves Choosing Individuals from the Population