Which of the Following Statements Is a Valid Criticism of the Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a valid criticism of the use of nonstatistical sampling methods?

• A)Many audit tests,such as footing of journals,must be performed outside a statistical sampling context.
• B)The cost of performing random selection or testing often exceeds the benefits.
• C)Nonstatistical sampling does not differ substantially from statistical sampling methods.
• D)It can be difficult to remain unbiased in the selection of items.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic response to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs without any prior learning.

Flavor Aversion Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual associates a particular taste with sickness or nausea, leading to an aversion to that taste in the future.

Temporal Conditioning

A form of conditioning in which the passage of time serves as the conditioned stimulus.