
Exploring Random and Biased Samples in Statistics

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Sophia Harris
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Mathematics
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7th - 10th Grade
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Hard
07:50
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is a random sample?
A sample that includes members from one category
A sample chosen from a specific location only
A sample where only specific groups are chosen
A sample where every member has an equal chance of being selected
2.
Multiple Choice
What does a biased sample fail to do?
All of the above
Select members randomly
Include every member of the population
Represent the entire population accurately
3.
Multiple Choice
What makes a sample random?
Choosing members from a specific group
Selecting members based on a characteristic
Surveying people from one location
Giving every individual an equal chance of being selected
4.
Multiple Choice
How can randomness be achieved in sampling?
By surveying people from a single location
By selecting members from a specific group only
By giving every potential participant an equal chance of selection
By choosing the first people you meet
5.
Multiple Choice
What is an example of a biased sample?
Asking chess club members about their favorite board game
Surveying random students about their way to school
Surveying people at the entrance of a pet store about their favorite pets
Drawing names from a bowl to decide on favorite colors
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