The Basic Difference Between an Arbitrary and a Conventional Sample

question 31

Multiple Choice

The basic difference between an arbitrary and a conventional sample size determination is that:

• A)the conventional approach has no defensible logic,whereas the arbitrary approach appears to have faulty logic.
• B)the conventional approach doesn't appear to be logical,whereas the arbitrary approach has defensible logic.
• C)the arbitrary approach has no defensible logic,whereas the conventional approach is logical.
• D)the arbitrary approach has no defensible logic,whereas the conventional approach appears logical but is faulty.
• E)the arbitrary approach,though arbitrary,has sound logic,and the conventional approach has conventional support.

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Definitions:

Administration of the Law

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The act of attributing or assigning certain qualities, rights, or characteristics to a specific manner of acting.

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