What Is the Most Important Reason for the Growing Popularity

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the most important reason for the growing popularity of nonprobability samples?

• A)sampling error can be computed
• B)representative of population
• C)lower cost than probability samples
• D)less nonresponse bias than other types of sampling

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Definitions:

Consolidated Retained Earnings

The accumulated net income of a company after dividends are paid, combined from all its divisions or subsidiaries.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to reflect the investment in another company, typically applied when the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not fully control it.

Acquisition Differential

The excess of the cost of an acquired company over the fair value of its identifiable net assets at the time of acquisition.

Impairment Loss

The reduction in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying amount, necessitating an adjustment on the financial statements.