With proportionate stratified sampling,the number of elements selected from each stratum
A)is in direct proportion to the relative number of elements in each stratum in the population.
B)is in direct proportion to the relative variability of the characteristic in each stratum in the population.
C)varies directly with the heterogeneity of each stratum.
D)varies directly with the homogeneity of each stratum.
E)None of the above.

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Proportionate stratified sampling involves selecting a proportionate number of elements from each stratum based on their relative size in the population. This ensures that each stratum is represented proportionally in the sample, which is a key objective of stratified sampling. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of proportionate stratified sampling.

With Proportionate Stratified Sampling,the Number of Elements Selected from Each