sampling applies to populations that are divided into natural subsets and allocates the appropriate proportion of samples to each subset.
A) Systematic
B) Stratified
C) Cluster
D) Continuous process

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Stratified sampling is the appropriate method when the population can be divided into natural subsets, or strata, that share similar characteristics. This method ensures that each stratum is represented in the sample and that the appropriate proportion of samples is allocated to each stratum based on its size or importance. The other options, systematic and continuous process, are not related to dividing a population into subsets, and cluster sampling involves random selection of groups rather than dividing the population into subsets.

Sampling Applies to Populations That Are Divided into Natural Subsets