Stratifying a population prior to drawing a sample:
A)decreases the probable sampling error.
B)eliminates the need for simple random sampling.
C)is most useful for studying a homogeneous population.
D)eliminates the need for probability sampling.
E)is an alternative to systematic sampling.

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Stratifying a population prior to drawing a sample decreases the probable sampling error because it allows for a more representative sample to be drawn from each stratum, leading to more accurate results.

Stratifying a Population Prior to Drawing a Sample