When All Other Factors Are Held Constant, as We Increase

question 2

Multiple Choice

When all other factors are held constant, as we increase the level of accuracy, the sample size and the cost of a marketing research survey are best characterized by which of the following?

• A) sample size will increase but the cost will decrease
• B) sample size will decrease but the cost will increase
• C) sample size and the cost of the survey will increase
• D) the sample size will remain the same but the cost will increase
• E) the sample size will decrease but the cost will remain the same

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