Question

Identify the kind of sample that is described.

A caterer is competing for a company's business, the caterer selects a simple random sample of 6 entrees, a simple random sample of 8 sides, and a simple random sample of 3 desserts for a tasting.

Answer 1

The sample described is a **stratified random sample**. In this case, the different categories (entrees, sides, and desserts) represent distinct strata. The caterer is selecting simple random samples from each of these strata independently, which is a key characteristic of stratified sampling. By doing this, the caterer ensures that each category is represented in the overall sample for the tasting.