You decide to select a sample of 100 subjects of whom 10% will be African American, 10% Hispanic, and 80% white. Identify the appropriate sampling design.

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Quota sampling is the appropriate sampling design as the researcher already knows the desired proportions for each group in the sample. Quota sampling allows for the researcher to make sure they have the desired number of individuals from each group, and then a convenience sample can be used to select these individuals as long as the quota is met. Simple random sampling, cluster sampling, and systematic sampling would not be appropriate for this scenario as the researcher has specific quotas for each group and wants to ensure these quotas are met.

You Decide to Select a Sample of 100 Subjects of Whom