For stratified simple random sampling, the factors considered most important in deciding what fraction of the total sample should be assigned to each stratum include all of the following except the _____ each stratum.
A) number of outliers in
B) number of elements in
C) variance of the elements within
D) cost of selecting elements within

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The number of outliers in each stratum is not a relevant factor in determining the fraction of the total sample assigned to each stratum. The other factors listed (number of elements, variance of elements within, cost of selecting elements within) are all important considerations.

For Stratified Simple Random Sampling, the Factors Considered Most Important