When a Tax Auditor Randomly Selects 20 Accounts from All

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a tax auditor randomly selects 20 accounts from all the accounts of a business to check for accuracy, she has selected

• A) a sample from a population.
• B) a census.
• C) a convenience sample.
• D) a biased sample.
• E) a stratified sample.

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Definitions:

Balance Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals strive for psychological consistency in their relationships and beliefs, leading them to change attitudes or relationships to maintain balance.

Relationships

Connections or associations between people, based on kinship, love, solidarity, professional interactions, or other social commitments.

Aronson and Carlsmith

Researchers known for their work in social psychology, particularly for studies on cognitive dissonance.

Punishment

Punishment involves the application of an adverse event or condition in response to unwanted behavior, aiming to reduce or eliminate that behavior.