Which of the Following Factors Would Indicate That Probability-Proportional-To-Size Sampling

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would indicate that probability-proportional-to-size sampling should be used rather than other statistical sampling techniques?

• A)There is a book value for every item in the population.
• B)There is a low expected misstatement rate in the population.
• C)The auditors wish to obtain an estimate of the amount of misstatement in the population.
• D)The book value of the population is large.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, commonly used in behavioral psychology.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are given after a random number of responses, encouraging high and steady response rates.

Behavior Modification

Using conditioning to improve behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning wherein the intensity of an action is altered by either rewards or penalties.