Question

When considering different sampling methods, cluster sampling includes the steps: _______.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. divide the population into groups; use simple random sampling to identify a proportionate number of individuals from each group

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember, a cluster represents a selection out of a group belonging to a larger population. Thus, cluster sampling includes the steps;

• divide the population into groups;
• use simple random sampling to identify a proportionate number of individuals from each group.

For example, A bus company wants to survey all its customers for a particular day, using cluster sampling, they will randomly select 10 trips that day and survey some or all the passengers on those trips.