One criticism of proportionate stratified random sampling is
A)some segments of the population will be over-represented in the sample.
B)some segments of the population will not have enough representatives in the sample to be able to make statistical decisions.
C)the overall composition of the sample is usually not representative of the overall composition of the population.
D)all of the other choices are criticisms of a proportionate stratified random sample.

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Proportionate stratified random sampling guarantees that every stratum will be represented in the sample, but it does not guarantee that every segment within each stratum will be represented. Therefore, some segments of the population may not have enough representatives in the sample to make statistically reliable decisions. This is a criticism of proportionate stratified random sampling. The other options listed as choices are not valid criticisms of a proportionate stratified random sample.

One Criticism of Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling Is