Question

I propose to study the relationship between self-esteem and reading skill levels among students at Clairmont High School. At Clairmont, about 14 percent of the student body are seniors, 24 percent are juniors, 30 percent are sophomores, and 32 percent are freshmen. What kind of sampling approach will I be most likely to use?

Answer 1

Best answer would be C) Stratified Sampling

Stratified Sampling includes selecting intentionally from specific groups for your sample (in this case by grade level). Once you have the four individual grade-level populations, you would typically randomly select from within those groups. Stratified sampling helps to ensure that every population group is properly represented by the sample.

Answer 2

I would with the freshman and go up from there.