Determining the Sample Interval (Represented by K), Randomly Selecting a Number

question 1

Multiple Choice

Determining the sample interval (represented by k) , randomly selecting a number between 1 and k, and including each kth element in your sample are steps for which type of sampling method?

• A) simple random
• B) stratified
• C) cluster
• D) systematic

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

The straight-line method is a way of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee, usually through ownership of 20-50% of voting stock.

Bonds Payable

Long-term liabilities represented by promissory notes issued by a company to borrow funds, repayable at a specified future date along with interest.

Unamortized Discount

The portion of a bond's issue price that is below its face value and has not yet been expensed over the life of the bond.