Concept explainers
(a)
To explain of a way to choose a sample of students that is bad because it depends on voluntary response.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
For example, posting a poll on the school website depends on the voluntary response of the students.
(b)
To explain another example of a bad way to choose a sample but this time one that doesn’t voluntary response.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
For example, asking the first 50 students who arrive at the parking. This is bad because it is a convenience sample (individuals were chosen in the easiest way).
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