Which of the Following Are Reasons for Why Simple Random

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons for why simple random sampling is used infrequently in real applications?

• A)Samples can be spread over a large geographic region.
• B)Simple random sampling requires that all sampling units be identified prior to sampling.
• C)Simple random sampling can result in underrepresentation or overrepresentation of certain segments of the population.
• D)All of these choices are valid reasons.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in associate companies, recognizing the investor's share of the earnings as income.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.

Investment

The action of deploying resources (such as capital) with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Cost Method

is an accounting approach used for recording investments, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost and adjustments are made for dividends or interest earned and changes in value are not recognized until sold.