CAF-8 · Chapter 4 · Question 2 of 10
An auditor intends to select a sample of sales invoices. To ensure every invoice has an equal chance of being selected, which sampling method should be used?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Random selection
Explanation
Random selection (often using random number generators) ensures that all items in the population have an equal and mathematically calculable chance of being selected.
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