Which of the Following Statements About Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about inclusion and exclusion criteria is true?

• A) These criteria are not needed when the sample being studied is composed of events.
• B) These criteria serve to ensure that the characteristics of the sample and the population are congruent.
• C) Inclusion criteria are used to define independent variables, and exclusion criteria are used to define dependent variables.
• D) Inclusion criteria are used to define dependent variables, and exclusion criteria are used to define independent variables.

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Definitions:

Unconsolidated Investee

A company in which the parent company has a significant investment but not enough to exert full control or consolidate the financial statements.

IFRS

A widely-adopted set of rules and principles used in financial reporting and accounting, aimed at providing transparency and consistency in financial statements across international borders.

GAAP

Stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a common set of accounting principles, standards, and procedures that companies must follow when they compile their financial statements.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid, representing the amount of interest that accrues on a loan or bond between payment periods.