Which of the following is an advantage of systematic selection over random number selection?
A)It provides a stronger basis for statistical conclusions.
B)It enables the auditor to use the more efficient "sampling with replacement" tables.
C)There may be correlation between the location of items in the population,the feature of sampling interest,and the sampling interval.
D)It does not require establishment of correspondence between random numbers and items in the population.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Systematic selection does not require the auditor to establish a direct correspondence between random numbers and items in the population, simplifying the selection process. Random number selection, on the other hand, requires matching each random number to an item, which can be cumbersome especially in large populations.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Systematic Selection