Dividing the population into relatively homogeneous groups in order to reduce sample size is the definition of which of the following terms?
A)Ratio estimation.
B)Difference estimation.
C)Stratification.
D)MUS sampling.

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Stratification involves dividing the population into subgroups based on certain characteristics, such as age or income level, in order to reduce sample size and improve the accuracy of estimations. Ratio estimation and difference estimation are methods of estimating population parameters, and MUS sampling (Modified Unrelated Sampling) is a type of cluster sampling.

Dividing the Population into Relatively Homogeneous Groups in Order to Reduce