An Auditor Is Most Likely to Use Statistical Sampling Under

question 57

Multiple Choice

An auditor is most likely to use statistical sampling under which of the following situations?

• A)Random numbers can be associated with population items.
• B)Strictly defensible results based on mathematics are not necessary.
• C)The auditor has a very good knowledge of the population.
• D)The population is very diverse with some segments especially prone to misstatement.

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Definitions:

Canadian Population

The total number of people residing in Canada, reflecting diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions.

High School Education

An educational level that follows primary education and precedes tertiary education, typically offering academic, vocational, and social skills development for adolescents.

Aboriginal Peoples

The term refers to the indigenous populations that are the original inhabitants of a region, before the colonization or settlement of other groups, encompassing a diverse range of cultures, languages, and histories.

Primordial Education

Fundamental, early forms of education focusing on basic skills and cultural transmission in pre-literate societies.