Which of the Following Are Reasons for Why Simple Random

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons for why simple random sampling is used infrequently in real applications?

• A) Samples can be spread over a large geographic region
• B) Simple random sampling requires that all sampling units be identified prior to sampling
• C) Simple random sampling can result in underrepresentation or overrepresentation of certain segments of the population
• D) All of these options

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Required Rate of Return

The minimum return an investor expects to achieve by investing in a particular asset, considering its risk level.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that estimates the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Internal Rate of Return

This is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.