It Is Best to Have a Proven Diagnostic Procedure in Place

question 17

Multiple Choice

It is best to have a proven diagnostic procedure in place ahead of time. Technician A states that it vastly simplifies the process of logically and systematically (strategically) solving problems. Technician B states that a proven plan helps to increase confidence levels in one's ability to solve problems. Who is correct?

• A) Technician A
• B) Technician B
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sample

A sample in which each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Finite Population

A population set that contains a countable number of individuals or observations.

Nonsampling Error

Any difference between the value of a sample statistic (such as the sample mean, sample standard deviation, or sample proportion) and the value of the corresponding population parameter (population mean, population standard deviation, or population proportion) that is not the result of sampling error. These include but are not limited to coverage error, nonresponse error, measurement error, interviewer error, and processing error.

Nonresponse Error

Nonsampling error that results when some segments of the population are either more or less likely to respond to the survey mechanism.