
Survey Methods and Sample Representation

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Mathematics, Science, Other
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Thomas White
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between a population and a sample?
A population is a subset of a sample.
A sample is a subset of a population.
A sample includes the entire population.
A population is always larger than a sample.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the tomato plant example, which sample was more representative of the entire population?
The twelve plants in the first two rows.
The twelve randomly selected plants.
The six randomly selected plants.
The six plants in the first row.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a larger sample size generally more representative of a population?
It covers more diverse parts of the population.
It is easier to analyze.
It is less time-consuming.
It always includes the entire population.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Roberto's survey at the baseball game considered biased?
He surveyed too many people.
He only asked people who like baseball.
He did not ask enough people.
He asked people from different towns.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes Paula's method of drawing names from a hat random?
She only asked her friends.
She selected names based on their grades.
She asked students sitting in the front row.
She drew names without any preference.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following questions is biased?
Do you prefer cats as pets?
Do you like animals?
What is your favorite season?
What is your favorite pet?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the wording of a survey question introduce bias?
By asking too many questions.
By using neutral language.
By being too short.
By including an opinion or leading information.
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