Stratified random sampling is a method of selecting a sample in which

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Step-by-step explanation:

Stratified random sampling is a method of sampling that involves the division of a population into smaller groups known as strata.

It is also called stratification.

The strata are selected based on some certain shared attributes of the population like educational qualification, income or years of experience. Each strata are homogeneous in nature, that is, they are of the same characteristics.