I It Is Often Not Feasible to Study the Entire

question 47

Multiple Choice

i. It is often not feasible to study the entire population because it is impossible to check all the items
In the population.
ii. Sampling a population is often necessary because the cost of studying all the items in the
Population is prohibitive.
iii. Sampling is a sign of laziness on the part of the statistician.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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