Which of the Following Is Not a Procedure for Simple

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a procedure for simple random selection of elements?

• A) Assigning consecutive numbers to elements, and selecting on the basis of a random number table
• B) Selecting every nth element from a sampling frame, after the starting point has been randomly selected
• C) Using a computer to dial random digits after a phone prefix
• D) Writing all elements down on small pieces of paper, mixing them up, and selecting them like they do in the lottery
• E) Programming a computer to select a random sample

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, measuring the efficiency of asset use in generating profit.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a firm's earnings metric, accounts for all operational expenses aside from interest and taxes.

Return on Equity Ratio

The return on equity ratio measures a company's profitability by revealing how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested.