Stratified random sampling is a method of selecting a sample in which _____.
A) the sample is first divided into strata, and then random samples are taken from each stratum
B) various strata are selected from the sample
C) the population is first divided into strata, and then random samples are drawn from each stratum
D) None of the answers is correct.

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Stratified random sampling involves dividing the population into strata or subgroups based on certain characteristics, and then randomly selecting samples from each stratum. This method ensures that the sample is representative of the entire population and reduces sampling bias. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Stratified Random Sampling Is a Method of Selecting a Sample