Question

The owners of a waterpark are taking a survey to determine how many trips to the park kids in the area take during the summer. They take a survey of kids entering the park on a Monday. Is this a good sampling method?
Responses
A No, they should have surveyed kids at the local high school.No, they should have surveyed kids at the local high school.
B Yes, because those kids who come on Monday more than likely come on other days, too.Yes, because those kids who come on Monday more than likely come on other days, too.
C No, many area kids may not come to the water park, they need a random sample of area kids.No, many area kids may not come to the water park, they need a random sample of area kids.
D No, they should have surveyed kids on Friday and Saturday when more people come to the park.No, they should have surveyed kids on Friday and Saturday when more people come to the park.
E Yes, by surveying kids at the entrance this will ensure that they get a large number of responses.Yes, by surveying kids at the entrance this will ensure that they get a large number of responses.

Answer 1

The best response to the question about the sampling method used by the waterpark owners is:

**C. No, many area kids may not come to the water park, they need a random sample of area kids.**

This response highlights the concern that the survey only captures the opinions of kids who are already visiting the waterpark on a specific day, rather than providing a representative sample of all children in the area. Many children may not visit the park at all, which could lead to biased results. A more effective approach would be to gather opinions from a broader, random sample of children in the community.