What Impact Will There Be on Sample Size for Substantive

question 15

Multiple Choice

What impact will there be on sample size for substantive testing when there is an increase in the tolerable misstatement?

• A) decrease
• B) negligible
• C) increase
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to prolonged stress, as identified by Hans Selye.

Exhaustion Stage

is the final phase of the stress response, where the body runs out of energy for fighting stress and can lead to significant health issues.

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, involving the body's immediate reaction to stress, including the release of stress hormones.

Formal Operational Stage

Piaget’s fourth stage, characterized by abstract logical thought and deduction from principles.