Populations &. Samples

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

• logo artists

• every person in the United States

• a selection of shoppers from different states

• 3,800 children age 5 - 15

A beverage company wanted to see if people in the United States liked their new logo. What would be an appropriate sample?

• logo artists

• every person in the United States

• a selection of shoppers from different states

• 3,800 children age 5 - 15

A toy store owner tracking how much kids spend each month on toys. What is the population of this situation?

• all of the kids who buy toys

• 227 rich kids

• 228 boys age 7 to 15

• 235 kids - choosing every 3rd kid who buys toys in the store

A toy store owner tracking how much kids spend each month on toys. What would be an appropriate sample for this situation?

• all of the kids who buy toys

• 227 rich kids

• 228 boys age 7 to 15

• 235 kids - choosing every 3rd kid who buys toys in the store

Before a nation wide election, a polling place was trying to see who would win. What is the population of the situation?

• a selection of voters over age 50

• a selection of male voters

• a selection of voters of different ages

• all voters

Before a nation wide election, a polling place was trying to see who would win. What is an appropriate sample for the situation?

• a selection of voters over age 50

• a selection of male voters

• a selection of voters of different ages

• all voters

A mayor wanted to see if the people in his town thought he was doing a good job. What is the population of the situation?

• 1,000 unemployed voters

• the residents of the town

• 242 voters, chosen randomly

• the mayor's family

A mayor wanted to see if the people in his town thought he was doing a good job. What is an appropriate sample for the situation?

• 1,000 unemployed voters

• the residents of the town

• 242 voters, chosen randomly

• the mayor's family

A school principal wants to see which subject the 695 students in his school liked best. What is the population of the situation?

• the girls in the school

• 23 students from each grade level, picked out of a hat

• all of the students in the school

• students making a B in math

A school principal wants to see which subject the 695 students in his school liked best. What is an appropriate sample of the situation?

• the girls in the school

• 23 students from each grade level, picked out of a hat

• all of the students in the school

• students making a B in math