To Determine If a Sample Is Truly Representative of the Population

question 43

Multiple Choice

To determine if a sample is truly representative of the population, an auditor would be required to

• A) conduct multiple samples of the same population.
• B) never use sampling because of the expense involved.
• C) audit the entire population.
• D) use systematic sample selection.

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Definitions:

Conditioning Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Discrimination Training

Involves teaching an individual to differentiate between stimuli and respond appropriately, emphasizing the development of discriminatory skills.

Generalization Gradient

A visual representation of the response strength produced by stimuli of varying degrees of similarity to the training stimulus.

Discrimination Graph

A graphical representation used to illustrate the process and outcome of discrimination learning, showing how different stimuli are associated with specific responses.