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Title: A student surveyed a simple random sample of students at her college. Is this s
Post by: ryobu on Sep 27, 2015
A student surveyed a simple random sample of students at her college.  Is this sample likely to be representative of all students at her college?  Of all adults in the United States?  Explain.


Title: Re: A student surveyed a simple random sample of students at her college. Is this s
Post by: bio_man on Oct 5, 2015
Yes. Since the sample is a simple random sample drawn from students at her college it is likely to be representative of this group.  No. Since students at her college are not representative of all adults in the United States, a sample from this group, however well selected, is unlikely to be representative of all United States adults.


Title: Re: A student surveyed a simple random sample of students at her college. Is this s
Post by: ryobu on Oct 10, 2015
I can't help failing this class. Thanks for making it easier on me.