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Question 159

A lake is estimated to contain 350 roach, 250 bream, 200 rudd, 150 tench and 450 carp. A researcher wants a sample of 120 fish to investigate their health.

a.

Explain why stratified random sampling cannot readily be used.

[1]
b.

Describe how a sample of 120 could represent the five estimated populations fairly. Name the method.

[2]
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