Conditions Favoring the Choice of Using a Sample Over a Census

question 9

Multiple Choice

Conditions favoring the choice of using a sample over a census include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) small budget.
• B) time available is short.
• C) population size is large.
• D) variance in the characteristic of interest is low.
• E) cost of sampling error is high.

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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal Vein

The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that transports blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, carrying nutrients and toxins for processing.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which is primarily responsible for the initial stages of digestive processing.

Villi

Small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine, increasing the surface area for absorption of nutrients.