1.
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of a good sample?
A.
at least 20 items
B.
selected at random
C.
representative of the larger population
D.
large enough to provide accurate data
Hint
2.
One hundred people who enter a restaurant are asked to identify their favorite food. This sample is _____.
A.
not a good sample because only people who eat at this particular restaurant are surveyed
B.
not a good sample because you need to use at least 2000 people to have a good survey
C.
a good sample because there are a large number of people surveyed
D.
a good sample because the people are randomly chosen
Hint
3.
The frequency table shows the number of children of various ages at a day-camp. How many children are 10 years old or younger?
A.
19
B.
25
C.
62
D.
37
Hint
4.
A businessman is considering opening a new restaurant that will sell only expensive dinners geared toward adults. Which group of people would be a poor choice for this survey?
A.
high-income single adults
B.
wealthy retired couples
C.
business executives
D.
families with young children
Hint
5.
Maurice wants to make vegan chicken nuggets to sell at a local grocery store. He wants to survey the general population to see how well his product will sell. Which is the best sample for Maurice to survey?
A.
random customers at various grocery stores
B.
random customers shopping at health food stores
C.
random customers at a local steakhouse
D.
five of Maurice's closest friends
Hint