Question
Which is the best way to obtain a random sample when surveying a high school with 800 students about what to serve in the cafeteria.
A.Only ask the 11th grade class.
B.Draw a list of 50 students from a bowl with every student's name in it.
C.Ask everyone who takes French class.
D.Ask the first 30 students you meet in the hallway.
A.Only ask the 11th grade class.
B.Draw a list of 50 students from a bowl with every student's name in it.
C.Ask everyone who takes French class.
D.Ask the first 30 students you meet in the hallway.
Answers
Ms. Sue
What do you think?
Anonymous
I think B.
Ms. Sue
Yes. B is right.
Anonymous
Thank you Ms. Sue
Ms. Sue
You are welcome.