In ________,the target population is first divided into mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive subpopulations,or clusters.
A)stratified sampling
B)simple random sampling
C)systematic sampling
D)cluster sampling

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Cluster sampling involves dividing the target population into clusters or subpopulations, which are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive. A simple random sample is then taken from each cluster, and these individual samples are combined to form the overall sample. This method is useful when it is difficult or impossible to create a comprehensive list of the target population, or when the cost of obtaining a simple random sample would be prohibitive.

In ________,The Target Population Is First Divided into Mutually Exclusive