Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Good Example

question 254

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a good example of a representative sample of college students in the United States?

• A) a survey given to several rural college classrooms
• B) a questionnaire mailed to random households in Texas
• C) a survey given to a diverse population in both urban and rural college classrooms in several states
• D) volunteers who found your survey on the Internet

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Definitions:

Internal Reporting

The generation and analysis of financial and operational information within an organization, used for decision-making and performance assessment.

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal agency tasked with overseeing the securities sector and safeguarding investors.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; a common set of accounting rules and standards used in the United States.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which may differ from its market value.