2/2/2023-Warm Up

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Choose the correct term which describes the information:

In a recent survey at the University of Arizona, 89 students were majoring in Astronomy.

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Choose the correct term which describes the information:

One hundred statistics students were selected for all stat students in Virginia Beach.  The 100 stat students represent the:

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Choose the correct term which describes the information:

The ages of all Ocean Lakes High School students are collected.  These students would represent a:

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A candidate for student council wants to poll students to see how well his campaign is going. What collection method should he use to gather his information?

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Select all of the following which describe a population:

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Select all of the following which describe a sample:

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In June 2008 Parade magazine posed the following question: “Should drivers be banned from using all cell phones?” Readers were encouraged to vote online at www.parade.com. The July 13, 2008, issue of Parade reported the results: 2407 (85%) said “Yes” and 410 (15%) said “No.”

This sample is considered to be:

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In June 2008 Parade magazine posed the following question: “Should drivers be banned from using all cell phones?” Readers were encouraged to vote online at www.parade.com. The July 13, 2008, issue of Parade reported the results: 2407 (85%) said “Yes” and 410 (15%) said “No.”

Based on the type of sample, do you think that the 85% that said 'yes' represent a good statistic of all of the readers of Parade magazine?