Which of the Following Statements Is a Valid Criticism of Nonstatistical

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a valid criticism of nonstatistical sampling?

• A)Many audit tests, such as footing of journals, must be performed outside a statistical sampling context.
• B)The cost of performing random selection or testing often exceeds the benefits.
• C)Nonstatistical sampling does not differ substantially from statistical sampling methods.
• D)Conclusions may be drawn in more precise ways when using statistical sampling methods.

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Definitions:

Sample Mean

The average of a set of numerical values taken from a larger population, used as an estimate of the population mean.

Critical Value

A threshold value in hypothesis testing used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis, based on the observed statistic and the chosen significance level.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect and serves as a default position until evidence suggests otherwise.

P-Value

The probability of observing results as extreme as those obtained during a statistical hypothesis test, assuming the null hypothesis is true.