1.   Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good sample?
    A. selected at random B. large enough to provide accurate data
    C. representative of the larger population D. at least 20 items
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  2.   The chart shows the number of hits per game that Soren had in one season playing Babe Ruth baseball. Select the false statement from the choices below.
   
    A. Soren never had more than 6 hits in one game. B. Soren had 0 hits 3 times during the season.
    C. Soren had a total of 40 hits. D. Soren had 2 hits most often during a game.
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  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. 25 B. 37
    C. 62 D. 19
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  4.   You want to take a survey to see how many people in your high school consider themselves in the Green Party, a political party that emphasizes equal rights and protecting the environment. Which of the following would be the best group of people to survey?
    A. the students in the school service club B. the students in your homeroom
    C. every person that you catch littering in the next month D. the students in the recycling club
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  5.   Refer to the data. Which three types of music are sold most often at the local music store?
   
    A. Folk, Rap, Country B. Pop/Rock, Punk, Celtic
    C. Pop/Rock, Folk, R & B D. Pop/Rock, Folk, Punk
    Hint



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