The Main Disadvantage of Nonstatistical Over Statistical Sampling in Substantive

question 72

Multiple Choice

The main disadvantage of nonstatistical over statistical sampling in substantive testing is the inability, when using nonstatistical sampling, to:

• A) calculate allowance for sampling risk for a measurable level of risk.
• B) justify the acceptance or rejection of the population.
• C) use random selection in drawing the sample.
• D) explicitly state the upper misstatement level.
• E) perceive the difference between projected and tolerable misstatement as an allowance for sampling risk.

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