Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning Statistical Sampling

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct concerning statistical sampling in tests of controls?

• A)The population size has little effect on determining sample size except for very small populations.
• B)The expected population deviation rate has little or no effect on determining sample size except for very small populations.
• C)As the population size doubles,the sample size also should double.
• D)For a given tolerable rate,a larger sample size should be selected as the expected population deviation rate decreases.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

An internal rhythm that approximates the 24-hour day. See biological clocks.

Cryptochrome

A proteinaceous pigment that strongly absorbs blue light; implicated in resetting the biological clock in plants, fruit flies, and mice.

Rubisco

An enzyme that catalyzes the fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide during photosynthesis in plants.

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA), which then leads to protein synthesis.