It Is Best to Use Probability Sampling When

question 1

Multiple Choice

It is best to use probability sampling when

• A) trying to understand the context of people's actions.
• B) studying a small number of cases.
• C) the population is unknown or not readily identifiable.
• D) the research objective is to estimate population characteristics.

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Definitions:

Return On Equity

A gauge of corporate profitability that indicates the profit made from the investments of its shareholders.

Return On Assets

A financial ratio that indicates the percentage of profit a company earns in relation to its overall resources. It demonstrates how effectively a company is using its assets to generate earnings.

Average Collection Period

A measure of the average number of days it takes a company to collect payments from its credit sales.

Du Pont Analysis

A method of performance measurement that breaks down return on equity into three component parts: profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage.