MrSmith Works at a Computer Consultant Company That Provides Technical

question 46

Multiple Choice

Mr.Smith works at a computer consultant company that provides technical information to computer departments of various manufacturing companies.Mr.Smith is alarmed at the number of spyware programs on the internet.Mr.Smith successfully samples every one of his clients only to ask (yes or no) if they have had any known problems with spyware infections on their computers or network.None of Mr.Smith's clients reported any spyware infections.With regards to Mr.Smith's contacting his clients,what is the census?

• A)The total number of spyware programs on the internet
• B)The number of spyware infections outside the sampling frame
• C)Zero,there were no known infections
• D)The sampling of all of Mr.Smith's clients
• E)The total number of computers at all of Mr.Smith's clients

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Unbiased Approach

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The practice of presenting information in a fact-based, unbiased manner, without letting personal feelings or opinions influence.

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