Having a Representative Sample Is Most Important in Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

Having a representative sample is most important in which of the following example claims?

• A) "Fifty-nine percent of college athletes feel that playing professionally is an attainable goal."
• B) "According to ApplianceCentral.com, 23% of people who bought Samsung brand refrigerators said they did not make a lot of noise."
• C) "Expressing uncertainty about relationship commitment prior to marriage is associated with greater marital happiness."
• D) "Having a boss compliment you at work causes you to work more efficiently."
• E) "People who have religious experiences report feeling more comfortable with the idea of death."

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Definitions:

Top Management

The highest level of management in an organization, responsible for overall strategy and policy-making.

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making powers from a central authority to lower levels in an organization or across various geographic locations.

Quality Managers

Professionals responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of products and services in a company to meet specified standards.

Responsibility Accounting

A system of accounting in which different sections of an organization are evaluated on the basis of their financial performance and managers are held accountable for operational results.