To ensure that a sample contains an appropriate percentage of people of color, we might use a stratified random sample.

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A stratified random sample involves dividing the population into subgroups, or strata, based on certain characteristics (such as race) and then randomly selecting a sample from each stratum. This ensures that each subgroup is represented in the sample in proportion to its size in the population, which can help to ensure an appropriate percentage of people of color in the sample.

To Ensure That a Sample Contains an Appropriate Percentage of People