Why Does a Self-Review Threat Pose a Problem When Conducting

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why does a self-review threat pose a problem when conducting an audit engagement?

• A)The audit can be conducted more efficiently.
• B)You are auditing your own work,and may not detect inadequacies.
• C)The audit is more expensive,as you have to provide clear documentation.
• D)The auditor may not have the expertise to complete the special work.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Study

An observational study that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to examine the presence of disease or other variables.

Health Outcomes

The results of medical conditions and/or health interventions on individuals, including changes in health status, quality of life, and mortality.

Variables Of Interest

Specific items that researchers seek to measure or observe within a study to understand patterns or associations.

Ecologic Fallacy

The error in reasoning that occurs when conclusions about individual-level processes are drawn from group-level data.