When dividing a population into subgroups so that a random sample from each subgroup can be collected,what type of sampling is used?
A)Simple random sampling
B)Systematic sampling
C)Stratified random sampling
D)Cluster sampling

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Stratified random sampling is the best choice when dividing a population into subgroups and collecting a random sample from each subgroup. This method ensures that each subgroup is represented proportionally in the sample and reduces the variability within each subgroup. The other options, simple random sampling, systematic sampling, and cluster sampling, do not take into account the subgroups within the population and may not provide a representative sample.

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