A researcher believes a person's gender will influence their answer to a particular question.In order to take this into account,the researcher selects a random sample of 100 men and another random sample of 100 women.This is an example of a ______ sample.

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By selecting random samples of both men and women, the researcher is using a stratified random sample. The sample is divided into two strata (men and women) and a random sample is selected from each. This allows the researcher to ensure that both genders are represented in the sample and to analyze any potential gender differences in responses to the question.

A Researcher Believes a Person's Gender Will Influence Their Answer