Using Data to Make an Inference

The video tutorial guides students through solving a standardized math test question using data to make an inference. It involves analyzing survey results from a school cafeteria to predict the number of students who prefer grilled cheese. The process includes understanding the problem, analyzing data, and solving a proportion using the cross product property to make a prediction.

What was the purpose of the survey conducted by the school cafeteria manager?

• To determine the most popular dessert among students

• To find out the favorite hot lunch of students

• To assess the nutritional value of school lunches

• To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of school meals

How many students were surveyed in total to determine the favorite hot lunch?

• 2,000 students

• 500 students

• 200 students

• 100 students

What is the total number of students in the school?

• 500 students

• 1,000 students

• 1,500 students

• 2,000 students

Which mathematical method is used to solve the proportion in the video?

• Subtraction property

• Addition property

• Division property

• Cross product property

Approximately how many students are predicted to prefer grilled cheese?

• 1,000 students

• 900 students

• 800 students

• 700 students