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A Researcher Is Seeking a Representative Sample (Of Size N=50)

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A researcher is seeking a representative sample (of size n=50) of Fortune magazine's list of the 500 largest industrial corporations. She randomly decides to begin at company number 4 and then select every 10th company until 50 have been selected. The researcher is using what type of sampling plan?


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Cyclical Nature

The inherent tendency of markets, economies, or certain stocks to move in cycles, experiencing periods of expansion and contraction.

Peak Periods

Times of maximum activity, demand, or use, typically stressing the capacity, resources, or systems involved.

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