A stratified sample has total 10k from a school with 60k junior and 40k senior students. Find the senior sample size under proportional allocation.
- Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Identify the population and sampling mechanism before scaling counts.
Hint 2
Match the stratum’s population fraction.
Worked solution
Identify the population and sampling mechanism before scaling counts.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
Stratification keeps important subgroups represented.
The requested value is 16.
Checks and common pitfalls: Stratification keeps important subgroups represented.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.