One criticism of proportionate stratified random sampling is that ____.
A) some segments of the population will be over-represented in the sample
B) statistical analysis may be impeded when subgroups are small
C) the sample is usually not representative of the population
D) some segments of the population will be under-represented in the sample

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Proportionate stratified random sampling is designed to ensure that each subgroup in the population is represented in the sample in proportion to its size in the population. However, this may result in some subgroups having a very small representation in the sample which can impede statistical analysis. It is important to ensure that subgroups are not too small and that statistical analysis can still be conducted effectively.

One Criticism of Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling Is That ____