If we were to ask college students, "To what extent do you value a college degree?" which type of sample plan would be most appropriate?
A) any probability sampling plan would be useful
B) a stratified sample because we would expect the answers to vary by strata: freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior
C) a cluster sample because we would expect the answers to vary by cluster: freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior
D) an area sample because we would expect the answers to vary by area: freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior
E) an area sample because we would expect the answers to vary by area: freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior, with seniors more heavily sampled

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A stratified sample would group the population into the different strata of freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior, which would capture the expected variation in responses. This would provide a more accurate representation of the overall population and allow for analysis of differences between the strata.

If We Were to Ask College Students, "To What Extent