Selecting Sample Units in Just a "Hit and Miss" Fashion

question 11

Multiple Choice

Selecting sample units in just a "hit and miss" fashion is called

• A)Convenience or Accidental sampling
• B)Purposive sampling
• C)Stratified sampling
• D)Proportionate sampling

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure representing the dispersion or variability of a set of data points from their mean, often used in finance to gauge the volatility of an investment.

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on an investment or loan, annualized and taking into account the effects of compounding within the year.

Quarterly Return

The financial performance of an investment or asset over a three-month period, typically expressed as a percentage.

Investment

This refers to the allocation of resources, often financial, in assets or projects with an expectation of generating future returns.