What Is the Primary Difference Between an Interview and a Survey

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between an interview and a survey?

• A)An interview uses a representative sample, and a survey uses an entire population.
• B)Surveys use a discussion guide that outlines the areas to be covered and tends to be very broad.
• C)Interviews use close-ended questions.
• D)Personal interviews are open-ended discussions among 8 to 10 people.
• E)Interviews use more flexible questionnaires.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts expense, building an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Bad Debts Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company cannot collect and thus writes off as a loss.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A valuation account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, minus any costs related to the sale or completion of goods.