When selecting a sample, random numbers may be obtained either with replacement or without replacement. Although both selection methods are theoretically sound, auditors rarely use replacement sampling.

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Without replacement sampling is more common in auditing because it ensures that each element in the population can only be selected once, reducing the risk of over-representing certain elements and thus providing a more accurate representation of the entire population.

When Selecting a Sample, Random Numbers May Be Obtained Either