A transport research group is conducting a study to investigate the impact of a newly introduced clean air zone on the daily travel expenses of residents in a city. They decide to use stratified sampling to select a sample of 120 residents, ensuring that different distance bands from the city centre (Zone 1: Inner City, Zone 2: Suburbs, and Zone 3: Outer Ring) are proportionally represented.
Outline one strength of using stratified sampling to obtain the participants for this study.
644 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology Research methods and techniques. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.