MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
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ISBN: 9781119256830
Author: Amos Gilat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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In a Gallup poll of
1,084
randomly selected
American teachers​,
​89% said that cloning of humans should not be allowed.
 
 
 
Identify the​ sample, population, and sampling method. Then comment on whether you think it is likely that the sample is representative of the population.
 
Identify the sample. Choose the correct answer below.
 
 
A.
teachers
of the whole world
 
B.
​89% of randomly selected American teachers
 
C.
the
1,084
randomly selected American teachers
 
D.
all American teachers
Identify the population. Choose the correct answer below.
 
 
A.
the
1,084
randomly selected American teachers
 
B.
​89% of randomly selected American teachers
 
C.
teachers
of the whole world
 
D.
all American teachers
Identify the sampling method. Choose the correct answer below.
 
 
A.
Random
 
B.
Convenience
 
C.
Systematic
Comment on whether you think it is likely that the sample is representative of the population. Choose the correct answer below.
 
 
A.
The size of the sample is not equal to the size of the​ population, so the sample is likely to be representative of the population.
 
B.
The members of the sample have different characteristics than members of the​ population, so the sample is not likely to be representative of the population.
 
C.
The sample is fairly large and random. Assuming it was obtained by a reputable​ firm, the sample is likely to be representative of the population.
 
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