When a Person Collects Information from the Entire Population, This

question 140

Multiple Choice

When a person collects information from the entire population, this is called a _______.

• A)parameter
• B)sample
• C)population
• D)census
• E)statistic

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Definitions:

Activity Variances

Differences between planned or expected levels of activity and the actual outcomes, often analyzed in budgeting and performance measurement.

Spending Variances

The difference between the actual and budgeted amounts spent, often analyzed in budgeting and cost management to identify overspending or savings.

Meals

A term typically used to describe portions of food consumed or prepared for consumption at any given time.

Customers Served

The total number of clients or customers that receive services or purchase products from a business.