Cluster sample: A sample obtained by dividing the population into clusters, randomly selecting some clusters, and measuring all individuals in chosen clusters.
How to apply it: Cluster sampling is practical when a complete list of individuals is unavailable but clusters are naturally defined (e.g., classrooms, neighborhoods).
Course: AP Statistics · Unit: Collecting Data
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