The Difference Between a Cluster Sample and a Multistage Sample

question 33

Multiple Choice

The difference between a cluster sample and a multistage sample is:

• A)cluster samples are probability samples; multistage samples are not.
• B)multistage samples sample both clusters and participants; cluster samples just sample clusters.
• C)cluster samples rely on clusters of participants; multistage samples collect data from participants at different stages.
• D)There is no difference between cluster samples and multistage samples.

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Net Investment Income

The profit or loss derived from investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investment properties, after related expenses are subtracted.

Deduction

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Items of value, other than money, given by one party to another, which can include property, stocks, or goods, and may be subject to tax regulations.

Fair Market Value

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