Exploring Population Inferences

What is the purpose of setting up a proportion in population inferences?

• To understand historical data

• To make predictions based on sample data

• To compare different populations

• To predict future trends

How many students were surveyed at Eastside Middle School?

• 30 students

• 40 students

• 50 students

• 60 students

What percentage of surveyed students chose Spanish as their elective?

• 55%

• 25%

• 35%

• 45%

Approximately how many sixth graders are expected to sign up for art?

• 80 students

• 70 students

• 60 students

• 53 students

How many students are expected to enroll in the theater elective?

• 150 students

• 225 students

• 175 students

• 200 students

Is Miguel correct in suggesting that the art elective should be dropped?

• Yes, because it's exactly 10%

• No, because it's more than 10%

• Yes, because it's less than 10%

• No, because it's exactly 10%

What percentage of the student population is interested in art?

• 15%

• 12%

• 18%

• 10%

What percentage of subscribers preferred drama as their TV show genre?

• 28%

• 42%

• 32%

• 38%

How many adult subscribers are estimated to watch action shows?

• 320

• 300

• 280

• 250

What percentage of subscribers that preferred comedies were adults?

• 40%

• 30%

• 60%

• 50%