Of the following, which is the sample technique most often used in survey research?
A) Cluster
B) Stratified
C) Systematic
D) Purposive

Question

Of the following, which is the sample technique most often used in survey research?
A) Cluster 
B) Stratified
C) Systematic
D) Purposive

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Stratified sampling is the most commonly used sampling technique in survey research. In this technique, the population is divided into subgroups (strata) based on a characteristic of interest. Then, a random sample is taken from each stratum in proportion to its size in the population. This helps ensure that the sample is representative of the population as a whole.

Of the Following, Which Is the Sample Technique Most Often