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Why Is It Important That Samples Are Representative from the Population

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Why is it important that samples are representative from the population? Define both sample and population and provide an example of each.


Definitions:

Faithful Representation

A fundamental qualitative characteristic in financial reporting, ensuring that financial statements are complete, neutral, and free from material error.

Relevant

Pertaining to something that is closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, especially in terms of information.

Accounting Information

This refers to the data generated from financial accounting practices, used for making business decisions.

Cost Constraint

The Cost Constraint principle in accounting refers to the idea that the value of the information provided by financial reports should outweigh the cost of providing it.

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