Survey and Population Sampling Quiz

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

• Every person who sent in a complaint about pollution.

• A selection of people from each neighborhood in the state.

• Every person in the state.

• A selection of people who live in small towns.

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

• All of the kids who buy toys.

• 251 rich kids.

• 249 kids from age 10 to 15.

• 291 boys age 7 - 15.

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

• All of the website visitors.

• Visitors over 22.

• Visitors with an 'e' in their username.

• Visitors to the PS4 section.

Before a nationwide election, a polling place was trying to see who would win. Which choice best represents a population?

• A selection of voters of different ages.

• A selection of voters over age 50.

• A selection of votes from one part of the nation.

• All voters.

A beverage company wanted to see if people in the United States liked their new logo. Which choice best represents a population?

• 1,547 children aged 5 - 15

• A selection of shoppers from different states.

• A selection of logo artists.

• Every person in the United States.

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

• 1,000 unemployed voters.

• The residents of the town.

• The residents of 7 different neighborhoods.

• The people who voted for the mayor.

A musician wanted to see what people who bought his last album thought about the songs. Which choice best represents a sample?

• Every person who bought the album.

• 294 girls who bought the album.

• A selection of 2,995 people who bought the album.

• Every person from age 5 - 12 who bought the album.

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 city in the state.

• Every person in the state.

• A selection of people who live in small towns.

• Every person who sent in a complaint about pollution.

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

• Visitors to the 3DS section.

• Visitors to the PS4 section.

• Visitors who are on the website for more than 5 minutes.

• All of the website visitors.

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

• 233 rich kids.

• 246 kids from age 10 to 15.

• All of the kids who buy toys.

• 208 boys age 7 - 15.