Why Are Techniques Like Cluster Sampling and Multistage Sampling Just

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why are techniques like cluster sampling and multistage sampling just as externally valid as simple random sampling?

• A)They all contain elements of random selection.
• B)They all measure every member of the population of interest.
• C)They all use lists of all population members.
• D)They all rely on large samples.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, calculated prior to the accounting period based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

This is the rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual units of production, calculated in advance based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as salaries of supervisors and rent.

Machine-hours

A measure of production time, calculated by the number of hours a machine is operated in the production of goods.