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

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Systematic sample selection does not require the establishment of correspondence between random numbers and items in the population, whereas random number sampling does require such correspondence. This advantage simplifies the selection process and reduces the potential for errors.

Which One of the Following Is an Advantage of Systematic