Populations and Samples

A survey company was trying to see if people in a state thought the pollution was too high.  Which choice BEST represents a population?

• A selection of people from each neighborhood in the state.
• A selection of people who live in small towns.
• Every person in the state.
• A selection of people who live in dirty neighborhoods.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

A school principal wants to see which subject the 695 students in his school liked best.   Which choice BEST represents a sample?

• The girls in the school.
• 1 classroom for each grade
• All the students in the school.
• The students making a B in math.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

A gaming website wanted to find out which console its visitors owned.  Which choice BEST represents a population?

• Visitors with an 'e' in their user name.
• Visitors to the 3DS section.
• Visitors over 22.
• All the website visitors.

A toy store owner is tracking how much kids spend each month on toys.  Which choice BEST represents a sample?

• All of the kids who buy toys.
• 275 rich kids
• 200 kids from ages 10 to 15
• 292 boys ages 7-15

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

A mayor wanted to see if the people in his town thought he was doing a good job.  Which choice BEST represents a population?

• The residents of 4 different neighborhoods.
• The residents of the town.
• 442 voters age 21 to 30
• Local business owners

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

A beverage company wanted to see if people in the United States like their new logo.  Which choice BEST represents a sample?

• A selection of shoppers from different states.
• Every person in the United States.
• 153 male and female employees
• A selection of logo artists.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.7.SP.A.2