Determine the sampling technique which is used
-Thirty-five math majors, 64 music majors and 35 history majors are randomly selected from 454 math majors, 309 music majors and 567 history majors at the state university. What sampling technique is used
A) stratified
B) random
C) cluster
D) convenience
E) systematic

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This is an example of stratified sampling because the population is divided into smaller groups (strata) based on specific characteristics (in this case, their major), and then a random sample is taken from each of these groups.

Determine the Sampling Technique Which Is Used