A frozen yogurt shop conducted a survey in which it asked every fourth customer for his or her favorite flavor. Most of the customers surveyed preferred vanilla yogurt, so the shop concluded that the customers' favorite flavor is vanilla. Is this a valid conclusion?

Question

A.
Yes. Since it was a biased sample, it is most likely representative of the population.

B.
No. Since it was a random sample, it is most likely not representative of the population.

C.
Yes. Since it was a random sample, it is most likely representative of the population.

D.
No. Since it was a biased sample, it is most likely not representative of the population.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. No. Since it was a biased sample, it is most likely not representative of the population.

In this case, the sample method could introduce bias if every fourth customer does not represent the overall customer base. It is possible that customers coming in at specific intervals may have similar preferences that do not reflect the entire population of customers. Therefore, the conclusion that most customers prefer vanilla based on this survey is not necessarily valid.

Answer 2

Wrong it was C

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion my previous response may have caused. However, it's important to clarify the situation regarding the sampling method used.

The survey method described (asking every fourth customer) is known as systematic sampling, which is generally considered a random sampling technique under the right conditions. If the customers are varied and the customers arriving aren't clustered in specific times, then it might yield a sample that can be more representative of the entire population.

But one potential issue with systematic sampling is if there is a periodic pattern in customer preference related to the arrival order. If every fourth customer happens to come from a similar demographic or time period with similar preferences, then the sample could be biased.

So while systematic sampling may lead to a representative sample, it is not guaranteed without further context about the sample population.

Therefore, if indeed the sampling method was well-implemented and the sample could be considered representative, then C. Yes. Since it was a random sample, it is most likely representative of the population. could be seen as valid.

Thank you for your patience, and I appreciate your input.

Answer 4

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Jacob is roller skating. He can skate of a mile in of a minute. What is Jacob's unit rate in miles per minute?
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Answer 5

To find Jacob's unit rate in miles per minute, we can follow these steps:

1. Determine the distance and time: Let's say Jacob can skate \( \frac{1}{2} \) of a mile in \( \frac{1}{3} \) of a minute.

2. Set up the formula for unit rate: The unit rate in miles per minute will be calculated as: \[ \text{Unit Rate} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \text{ miles}}{\frac{1}{3} \text{ minutes}} \]

3. Calculate the unit rate: To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal: \[ \text{Unit Rate} = \frac{1}{2} \text{ miles} \times \frac{3}{1} \text{ minutes}^{-1} = \frac{3}{2} \text{ miles per minute} \]

4. Convert to a decimal (if necessary): \[ \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \text{ miles per minute} \]

So, Jacob's unit rate is 1.5 miles per minute.

The options (A, B, C, D) you provided seem to be missing, but based on the calculations, Jacob's unit rate is 1.5 miles per minute. Thank you for your understanding!