If the Number of Elements to Be Sampled Is Not

question 58

Multiple Choice

If the number of elements to be sampled is not decided in advance,but determined by a series of decisions as the data are collected,the sample is

• A)sequential.
• B)quota.
• C)accidental.
• D)fixed.
• E)None of the above are correct.

---

Definitions:

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, a measure of the total economic output of a country, representing the value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period.

Savings Rate

The savings rate is a measure of the proportion of disposable income that households save rather than spend on consumption.

Malthusian Theory

The hypothesis proposed by Thomas Malthus suggesting that population growth tends to outpace the production of food, potentially leading to starvation, disease, and conflict.

Retail Sales

The total value of goods and services sold to consumers through retail stores, considered an indicator of consumer spending and economic health.