Sample and population

2. When a sample does not accurately represent the population it is a:

• A. Unbiased sample
• B. Biased sample

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4.  Carlos wants to know the favorite sport of people at his school so he asks his baseball team.

• A. Biased
• B. Unbiased

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6. Ana wants to know the average student’s opinion of the tardy policy at her school. Which group of students should she survey in order to achieve the most accurate results?

• A. Thirty randomly selected students from her school
• B. Thirty students who are rarely tardy
• thirty of her friends

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_______ is a part of a group being surveyed.

• Sample
• Population
• Random Sample
• Quartile

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A school surveys all 7th grade boys to determine what to sell in the school store.  This sample is _________.

• Biased
• Unbiased
• Representative
• Peanut butter cups

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_______ is the entire group of objects or individuals considered for a survey.

• Sample
• Population
• Random Sample
• Quartile

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The manager of a book store surveys people who buy mystery novels to see if the store should expand its hours.  What is the population?

• People who visit the bookstore.
• People who buy mystery novels.
• Residents of the town
• People who like to read.

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A school randomly chose ten English teachers and asked them which type of juice their students would prefer. Which reason best shows why this sample is biased?

• The sample didn't include students.
• The sample is too small.
• The sample can only be accurate if each teacher is included in the sample
• English teachers don't drink juice!

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Manny wants to know how many students at CTMS enjoy solving math problems. What is the best sampling method?

• ask for 20 volunteers to discuss whether they enjoy solving math problems
• ask the last 20 people to arrive at CTMS 
• Randomly ask 2 students in the hallway
• Ask every 20th student that walks into school

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A beverage company wanted to see if people in the United States liked their new logo.

Which choice best represents a population?

• A selection of logo artists.

• Every person in the United States.

• A selection of shoppers from different states.

• 3,800 children age 5-15

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