A Stratified Sample Is One in Which

question 59

Multiple Choice

A stratified sample is one in which

• A) subjects are selected around important variables that divide a population into subgroups.
• B) subjects are selected by drawing names out of a hat.
• C) either males or females, but not both, are included.
• D) only volunteers are used.

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Definitions:

Direct Write-off

The direct write-off method is an accounting practice where uncollectible debts are written off as an expense only when they are deemed unrecoverable.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate uncollectible accounts receivable and adjust the carrying value of the accounts.

Receivables

Receivables are amounts owed to a company by its customers or other parties for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Uncollectible Accounts

Amounts owed to a company that it does not expect to collect due to customers being unable or unwilling to pay.