Which of the Following Describes Sampling Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes sampling risk?

• A)The sample will not contain characteristics representative of the population such that inferences made about that population will be incorrect.
• B)The population will not contain characteristics representative of the sample such that inferences made about that sample will be incorrect.
• C)The auditor incorrectly applies sampling methodology.
• D)The sample size will be larger than needed.

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a central region, with values tapering off as they move away from the center.

Gifted Children

Children who exhibit a significantly higher level of intelligence or specific talent compared to their peers.

Terman's Study

A longitudinal study begun in 1921 by Lewis Terman that followed the lives of gifted children into adulthood to study their characteristics and development.

Longitudinal Study

A research method that involves observing the same subjects over a period of time, often years or decades, to detect developments or changes.