Proportional allocation is also referred to as optimal allocation.

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Proportional allocation and optimal allocation are different strategies used in sampling. Proportional allocation distributes samples based on the proportion of the population in each stratum, while optimal allocation distributes samples based on minimizing variance for a given sample size, taking into account the variability within each stratum and the cost of sampling.

Proportional Allocation Is Also Referred to as Optimal Allocation