The Reason Sample Size for Online Surveys Generally Exceeds That

question 41

Multiple Choice

The reason sample size for online surveys generally exceeds that determined statistically is because ________.

• A) the population variance is larger online
• B) the population variance is smaller online
• C) federal regulations require larger samples online
• D) statistics become less relevant online because statistical theory is weaker online
• E) the marginal cost of collecting and analyzing larger sample is low

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Definitions:

Outstanding Stock

Shares of a corporation that have been issued and are currently held by investors, including public shareholders and company insiders.

Authorized Stock

The maximum number of shares a corporation is legally permitted to issue, as specified in its corporate charter.

Noncumulative Nonparticipating

Noncumulative nonparticipating refers to a type of preferred stock where dividends do not accumulate if not declared and the stockholders do not participate in additional corporate earnings beyond the specified dividend rate.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash, out of its profits or reserves.