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Consider the example in the section "Stratified Sampling". The study population is a junior high school with a total of 4,000 students in grades 7, 8, and 9. Researchers want to know how much these ...
The random sample survey is a commonly used method in market research and such surveys generally are considered to provide more robust results than purposive or convenience (such as quota) samples.