The auditor believes that the characteristics of the population
A)will be represented in a sample
B)will not be represented in a random sample
C)will likely be represented in a random sample
D)may be represented in a sample

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Random sampling is designed to ensure that the sample is representative of the population, and therefore it is likely that the characteristics of the population will be represented in a random sample. However, there is no guarantee that all characteristics will be represented, so option D is incorrect. Option A suggests a deterministic relationship between the population and sample, which is not accurate. Option B is also incorrect, as a random sample is specifically designed to avoid bias and ensure representativeness.

The Auditor Believes That the Characteristics of the Population