With disproportionate stratified samples, when the goal is to ensure sufficient numbers of cases for analysis, the variables on which the researcher stratifies are:
A)the control variables.
B)the independent variables.
C)the variable that has a category with a small number of cases in it.
D)the dependent variables only.

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In disproportionate stratified sampling, the researcher aims to ensure that there are enough cases in each category for meaningful analysis. This often involves oversampling from categories that have a small number of cases, which is why the correct answer is the variable that has a category with a small number of cases in it. This approach helps in obtaining a sufficient sample size for each stratum to allow for reliable statistical analysis.

With Disproportionate Stratified Samples, When the Goal Is to Ensure