Which of the Following Statements Is Not True with Respect

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true with respect to nonstatistical sampling?

• A) It cannot be used in an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
• B) It considers a number of factors in determining the appropriate sample size.
• C) When using it, an individual makes some estimate of the characteristic of interest.
• D) It requires the use of judgment on the part of the individual performing the sampling application.

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Definitions:

Observer Focus

An attentional or observational stance where one monitors a situation or phenomenon without direct involvement.

Sensing/Intuition

A dichotomy in psychological type theories describing a preference in the way individuals perceive and gather information: Sensing through direct observation of the world, and Intuition through interpreting and adding meaning.

Myers-Briggs

A psychological assessment tool that categorizes individuals into personality types based on preferences in how they perceive the world and make decisions.

Perception Gathering

The process of obtaining, interpreting, selecting, and organizing sensory information, which forms the basis of our understanding and interaction with the world.