When Selecting a Sample Size for Substantive Tests of Balances

question 38

Multiple Choice

When selecting a sample size for substantive tests of balances which factor, other factors being equal, would result in a larger sample?

• A) a decrease in the tolerable misstatement
• B) small expected misstatements
• C) an increase in the tolerable misstatement
• D) an increase in the acceptable risk of incorrect acceptance

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Definitions:

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the strength of a phenomenon or the magnitude of the difference between groups in a statistical research study, indicating the practical significance of the results.

Experiential Avoidance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals attempt to avoid thoughts, feelings, memories, and physical sensations that are internally distressing.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fight or feel guilty for them.

Fighting Feelings

The act of opposing or struggling with one's own emotions, often due to perceptions of them being unacceptable or because they conflict with personal values or societal expectations.