A writer for a high school newspaper is conducting a survey to estimate the number of students that will vote for a particular candidate in an upcoming student government election. All students at the high school are eligible to vote in the election, and the writer decides to select a sample of students to take the survey. Which of the following sampling methods is most likely to produce valid results?

Question

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Survey every fifth student to enter the school library.
A
Survey every fifth student to enter the school library.
(Choice B) Survey every fifth student to arrive at school one morning.
B
Survey every fifth student to arrive at school one morning.
(Choice C) Survey every fifth senior to arrive at school one morning.
C
Survey every fifth senior to arrive at school one morning.
(Choice D) Survey every fifth student to enter the school stadium for a football game.
D
Survey every fifth student to enter the school stadium for a football game.

Answer 1

(Choice C) Survey every fifth senior to arrive at school one morning.

This sampling method would provide a more representative sample of the overall student body, as seniors are likely to have a higher voter turnout and more interest in student government elections. Additionally, by surveying every fifth student, the writer ensures a systematic and unbiased selection process.