A Magazine Publisher Mails a Survey to Every Subscriber Asking

question 20

Multiple Choice

A magazine publisher mails a survey to every subscriber asking about the quality of its subscription service.The total number of subscribers represents what?

• A)The sampling frame
• B)Involuntary sampling
• C)The population parameter of interest
• D)A census
• E)The population size

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Definitions:

Indirect-Order Message

is a communication strategy that presents the reasoning or background information before making the main point or requesting action, often used to soften negative news or requests.

Strategic Buffer

A planned reserve or cushion integrated into strategies or plans to mitigate unforeseen changes or challenges.

Bad-News Messages

Communications designed to relay unfavorable or disappointing information to the recipient in a careful and considerate manner.

Refusing Requests

The act of declining or saying no to requests or demands made by others in a diplomatic and reasonable manner.