K.Samantha,CPA,used stratified random selection in the statistical sampling plan.Which of the following is the most likely reason this approach was used?
A) It eliminates the need for random selection.
B) The population is relatively homogenous in terms of the dollar amount of components or transactions.
C) It reduces the expected sample size.
D) It eliminates the need for calculating the projected misstatement in the account being examined.

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Stratified random selection is used to reduce the expected sample size by dividing the population into subgroups (strata) that are more homogenous, allowing for more efficient sampling.

KSamantha,CPA,used Stratified Random Selection in the Statistical Sampling Plan