With the use of stratified sampling a researcher wants to _____.

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Stratified sampling is a technique used to reduce sampling error by ensuring that the sample is representative of the population by dividing the population into subgroups (strata) and selecting a proportional number of participants from each stratum. This method can increase the precision of the estimates and reduce the margin of error. Therefore, the correct answer is A, as stratified sampling can help to reduce the sampling error. The other options (B, C, and D) are not directly related to the purpose of stratified sampling.

With the Use of Stratified Sampling a Researcher Wants to _____