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Using Area of Residence (Area A or Area B) as my stratification factor, explain, in detail, how you would select a sample of 60 inhabitants by using stratified random sampling. Ensure that you state how many inhabitants from each Area of Residence will be selected and that relevant calculations are shown. State the benefits and the drawbacks of using stratified random sampling in this situation.

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Let us assume (because you have not stated how big are the two areas) that area A is twice as big as area B. That's a ratio 2 : 1. So, we divide our sample size of 60 in the same ...

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