Question

A researcher wants to know the percentage of children ages 6 to 10 years who prefer reading in their free time. He decides to conduct a quick survey. Which of the following is an appropriate, random sample for his study?

answer choices:

randomly selected children ages 6 to 10 years from different random locations

randomly selected children ages 6 to 10 years from different random sports teams


all children ages 6 to 10 years from one local children’s choir

randomly selected children ages 6 to 10 years from different random book clubs

Answer 1

The most appropriate random sample for the researcher's study is:

**randomly selected children ages 6 to 10 years from different random locations.**

This option ensures a diverse representation of children from various environments and backgrounds, which can provide a more accurate reflection of the general population of children within that age group regarding their reading preferences. The other options may introduce bias based on specific interests or local demographics (such as children in a choir, sports teams, or book clubs).