Which of the Following Meets the Requirements of a Stratified

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following meets the requirements of a stratified random sample?

• A) A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20 members over the age of 25. The sample will include six people who volunteer for the sample.
• B) A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20 members over the age of 25. The sample will include six people chosen at random, without regard to age.
• C) A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20 members over the age of 25. The sample will include six males chosen at random, without regard to age.
• D) A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20 members over the age of 25. The sample will include two people chosen at random under the age of 25 and four people chosen at random over 25.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership interest.

Book Value

The asset's recorded value on the balance sheet, determined by subtracting any depreciation or amortization from the asset's cost.

No-Par

Refers to stocks issued without a par value, meaning the stock's value is not set and can be determined by the company's board of directors.

Stated Value

A specified value assigned to no-par-value stock by the company's board of directors.