Which of the Following Determines How Representative a Sample Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following determines how representative a sample is of a population?

• A) the sample plan
• B) the size of the sample
• C) the sampling company from which the sample is acquired
• D) the size of the sample relative to the size of the population
• E) how varied the population is

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Definitions:

Market Expected Rate

The return investors anticipate receiving from an investment, based on market conditions and asset performance.

Risk-Free Rate

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk of financial loss, often represented by the yield on government bonds.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market, indicating the stock's susceptibility to market movements.