Which Statistical Sampling Allows an Auditor to Generalize and Make

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statistical sampling allows an auditor to generalize and make inferences from the sample to the population?

• A) Probability sampling
• B) Random sampling
• C) Discovery sampling
• D) Quota sampling

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Definitions:

Behavioral Changes

Alterations in an individual's actions and reactions due to internal or external factors.

Peer-Reviewed Journals

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Scientific Evidence

Information that has been systematically collected and analyzed according to scientific methods to support or refute a hypothesis, theory, or scientific inquiry.

Nature/Nurture Debate

The ongoing discussion concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing physical and behavioral traits.