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Choose Yes if the situation is a random sampling. Choose No if it is not. Select the answer with the correct reason.
The teacher examined 13 identical, randomly selected tests from each of her 4 classes to find the average grade for that type of test among her students.
No. The tests were randomly selected, but a selection of only 13 students may not be enough to be a valid sample.
Yes. The tests were randomly selected, and 13 students are usually more than 40% of a classroom.
No. Even though the tests were randomly selected, there needs to be 50% of the students selected.
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No. Even though the tests were randomly selected, there needs to be a larger sample size in order to accurately represent the entire student population. 13 students from each class may not be enough.