The correct answer is 2. In cluster sampling, researchers divide the population into groups or clusters and then randomly select a sample of these clusters for analysis. Cluster sampling has some limitations, such as increased sampling variability within clusters and the potential for cluster-level biases when compared to the other choices.
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