In a Census, a Researcher Attempts to _____

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a census, a researcher attempts to _____.

• A) use the probability sampling technique
• B) define the known chance of selecting a subject
• C) use a small representative sample to generalize about a target population
• D) collect data from a small set of people from a target population
• E) question or observe all the members of a defined target population

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Definitions:

Cash Collection

The process of gathering all cash payments received from customers, often related to sales or services, improving a company's liquidity.

Budget Slack

The practice of underestimating revenue or overestimating costs while preparing a budget to create a buffer, which can be used to handle unforeseen financial situations.

Planning

The process of setting goals, determining resources needed to achieve those goals, and outlining the steps necessary to accomplish them.

Loose Budgets

A financial plan that allows for higher spending and less stringent controls, often to accommodate for uncertainty or to encourage creativity and innovation.