SAT Math· difficulty 4/5
A school of 60% students from grades 9-10 and 40% from grades 11-12 wants a representative survey. The best method is:
Stratified random sampling proportional to grade groups
Survey only the seniors
Volunteer sample
Convenience sample
Explanation
Stratified random sampling preserves population proportions, ensuring representation.
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