Populations and Sample

A sample where characteristics accurately reflect those of the larger population from which the sample is being selected.

• Convenience Sample

• Random Sample

• Representative Sample

• Systematic Sample

The counselors at a camp are scheduling activities for family visitation day. They decide to conduct a survey to determine which activities campers would most like to share with their families. Which describes a method for getting a sample that is both representative and random?

• During the dinner hour, announce that any camper interested in doing so can collect and complete a survey.

• During camp free time, ask every fifth camper in the arts and crafts hall to complete a survey.

• During morning roll call, ask every tenth camper to complete a survey.

• During camp free time, ask all campers down at the lake to complete a survey.

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

_________ is a sample in which each individual or object in the entire population has an equal chance of being selected.

• Sample

• Population

• Random Sample

• Quartile

True or False: all samples lead to a good prediction about an entire population.

• True

• False

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.

_________ is a sample in which each individual or object in the entire population has na equal chance of being selected.

• Sample

• Population

• Random Sample

• Quartile

The counselors at a camp are scheduling activities for family visitation day. They decide to conduct a survey to determine which activities campers would most like to share with their families. Which describes a method for getting a sample that is both representative and random?

• During the dinner hour, announce that any camper interested in doing so can collect and complete a survey.

• During camp free time, ask every fifth camper in the arts and crafts hall to complete a survey.

• During morning roll call, ask every tenth camper to complete a survey.

• During camp free time, ask all campers down at the lake to complete a survey.

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

• All of the kids who buy toys.

• 227 wealthy kids.

• 228 boys age 7 - 15

• 235 kids from age 10 to 15.

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