Which Consideration Related to Data Reliability Would Be Especially Important

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which consideration related to data reliability would be especially important for a historical researcher using strategic sampling to gather data?

• A) Accurate interpretation of historical artifacts
• B) Detailed historical documentation that supports participants' remembered accounts
• C) Extensive analysis of secondary sources about the time period
• D) Restriction of the sample size based on participant age

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Definitions:

Forward Contracts

Financial derivatives that represent agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Futures Contracts

Agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specific time in the future.

Non-monetary Items

Items on the balance sheet that cannot be readily converted into cash and are not carried at their cash value, such as property, plant, and equipment.

Fair Value

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current market conditions and comparable transactions, used in financial reporting to provide a clear picture of a company’s financial health.