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The population of a town is divided into three age categories. A random sample of each category is surveyed about voting choices. This type of sampling is called? A) cluster sampling. B) stratified sampling. C) simple random sampling. D) systematic random sampling

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stratified sampling

Explanation:

Stratified random sampling is a method of sampling in which a population is divided into smaller groups based on characteristics like male and female or education level to complete the sampling process. Under stratified sampling, the sample size required to achieve a given precision can be reduced.

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It's B. Stratified Sampling
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