A probability sampling technique in which a researcher identifies naturally occurring clusters of individuals from a population to select from is called ________probability sampling.
A)cluster
B)simple
C)systematic
D)stratified

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Cluster sampling involves dividing the population into clusters based on a natural grouping, such as geographic location or organization membership, and then randomly selecting a sample of clusters to survey. This is an efficient way to gather data when the population is large and dispersed, and can provide a representative sample if the clusters are diverse enough.

A Probability Sampling Technique in Which a Researcher Identifies Naturally