Which One of the Following Instances Is MOST Like a Random

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following instances is MOST like a random sample for a class of thirty students?

• A)A coin is tossed in order to select students alternately one by one into the experimental and control groups.
• B)The first ten students who enter the classroom are placed into the experimental group and the next ten into the control group.
• C)The first twenty volunteers are selected from the physics class and alternately placed into experimental and control groups.
• D)The twenty students with the highest GPAs are selected and alternately placed into experimental and control groups.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that lists major operating cash receipts and payments, providing a clearer view of a company's cash flow from operations.

Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Operating Cash Flows

Cash generated from a company's regular business operations.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board that is used internationally.