A researcher wishes to sample from a population in which two important segments make up less than 2% of the population, but wishes to develop confidence intervals describing their behaviors. Which type of sampling is most appropriate?
A) Stratified sampling
B) Convenience sampling
C) Systematic sampling
D) Simple random sampling
E) Judgment sampling

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Stratified sampling is most appropriate because it ensures that these small but important segments are adequately represented in the sample by dividing the population into strata and sampling from each stratum.

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