alleryStart learning →Which statistical rule helps CAATs detect made-up survey or fraudulent data?
ABenford's law
BMurphy's law
CGresham's law
DParkinson's law
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Benford's law
Genuine data should conform to Benford's law, so deviations can reveal fabricated figures.
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