Question

In which of the following situations is it reasonable to use the entire population instead of a sample to collect data?(1 point)
Responses

A university dean wants to estimate the number of students who work and study at the same time.
A university dean wants to estimate the number of students who work and study at the same time.

A scientist wants to determine the average age of the trees in a national forest.

Answer 1

It is reasonable to use the entire population in the second situation, where a scientist wants to determine the average age of the trees in a national forest. Since it is a relatively small and defined population (the trees in a national forest), it may be feasible to collect data from all the trees in the forest rather than using a sample.