Populations and Samples

Which is the best way to produce a representative sample.

• Systematic Sample

• Convenience Sample

• Random Sample

• Representative Sample

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

Carl wants to estimate the number of studentsin 5th grade who like to play basketball. How should her collect his sample.

• Ask 30 students playing basketball.

• Ask 30 5th grade students

• Ask 30 students who are playing football.

• Ask 30 kids who go to the same school.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

At a concert of 22,200 in attendance, 50 attendees are selected to get a backstage pass. Which is the population?

• 50 selected for the backstage pass

• 22,000 selected for the backstage pass

• 22,200 in attendance

• 50 in attendance

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

There are 65,000 spectators at a sporting event and 5 are selected to compete in a half court shot competition. Which is the sample

• 5 people selected for the half court shot

• 65,000 spectators at the event

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

_______ is a part of a group being surveyed.

• Sample
• Population
• Random Sample
• Quartile

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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

• Sample
• Population
• Random Sample
• Quartile

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

A student surveys mathematics teachers to get their opinion on teaching.  What is the sample?

• All teachers in the world.
• All teachers within the school.
• All mathematics  teachers in the school.
• All teachers except mathematics teachers.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1