The technique of quota sampling is most similar to ____ sampling.
A) simple random
B) stratified random
C) cluster
D) systematic

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Both quota sampling and stratified random sampling involve dividing the population into subgroups and then selecting participants from each subgroup. However, in quota sampling, the researcher sets a specific number of participants to be selected from each subgroup, whereas in stratified random sampling, the number of participants selected from each subgroup is based on the proportion of that subgroup in the population.

The Technique of Quota Sampling Is Most Similar to ____