stratification definition

stratification

Classification of a mass of data (obtained from research or survey) into categories and sub-categories on the basis of one or more chosen criteria.

Hierarchical arrangement of a society into different layers (strata) on the basis of a distinguishing characteristic such as age, gender, life style, race, status.

stratification is in the Economics, Politics, & Society and Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subjects.

stratification appears in the definition of the following term: information society

stratification appears in these other term: social stratification

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