Which statement is true of proportional sample sizes?
A)The proportion of a stratum in the sample is independent of the proportion of that stratum in the population.
B)The proportion of a stratum in the sample is the same as the proportion of that stratum in the population.
C)The proportion of a stratum in the sample is greater than the proportion of that stratum in the population.
D)The proportion of a stratum in the sample is less than the proportion of that stratum in the population.

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Proportional sample sizes mean that the sample reflects the same proportions of groups or strata as they exist in the population. This ensures that each stratum is represented in the sample in proportion to its prevalence in the population.

Which Statement Is True of Proportional Sample Sizes