Inferences From Samples

Approximately what percent of the population rides the campus buses?

(a)  

Approximately what percentage of the sample was dissatisfied with the housing options?

(a)  

Approximately how many students did not purchase books for their classes?

(a)  

Litzy collects data from a random sample of 7th graders. Out of 40 respondents, 7 attend afterschool programs. Of the 200 7th graders attending Litzy's school, how many would be expected to attend afterschool programs?

• 14 7th graders

• 28 7th graders

• 35 7th graders

• 42 7th graders

A travel club has 3,000 members. A random sample of 50 of the club members found that 12 people like mountain vacations best. Which statement is NOT supported by the sample data?

• Twenty-four percent of those sampled say they like mountain vacations best.

• An estimated 720 club members would likely say they enjoy mountain vacations best.

• Almost one-quarter of club members would likely say they enjoy mountain vacations best.

• More than 2,500 club members would likely say they prefer other vacations over mountain vacations.

A travel club has 3,000 members. A random sample of 50 of the club members found that 12 people like mountain vacations best. Which statement is NOT supported by the sample data?

• Twenty-four percent of those sampled say they like mountain vacations best.

• An estimated 720 club members would likely say they enjoy mountain vacations best.

• Almost one-quarter of club members would likely say they enjoy mountain vacations best.

• More than 2,500 club members would likely say they prefer other vacations over mountain vacations.

A town has 35,000 registered voters. A random sample of 500 voters finds that 125 are in favor of a new dog park. How many are likely to vote for the dog park?

• 25

• 125

• 2,625

• 8,750

What inference can you draw from this survey?

• I can infer that most students in this school like pizza.

• I can infer that very few students like hamburgers.

• I can infer that their favorite is corn dogs.

• I can infer that most students in this school like hamburgers.

A random sample of 50 was taken from a shipment of 12,000 light bulbs. There were 2 broken bulbs in the sample. How many broken bulbs would you expect in the entire shipment?

• 240

• 480

• 2,400

• 4,800

Q1. How many red shirts do you have?

• A) 5 red shirts

• B) 17 red shirts

• C) 40 red shirts

• D) 83 red shirts