Stratified random sampling procedures are used when

A) certain subgroups are more prevalent in some samples than others.
B) it is important to ensure that subgroups within a population are adequately represented in the sample.
C) the population being sampled is homogeneous.
D) it is important to ensure that certain subgroups of a population are not included in the sample.


Answer: B

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