Question

For the upcoming school year, Jordan Elementary School is deciding among the aquarium, natural history museum, or science museum for their school field trip. The school sent out a survey to the homes of 40 randomly selected students who participated in the school science club. Is it reasonable to use the results of this survey to decide where the field trip should be?(1 point) Responses No, because not all students are surveyed. No, because not all students are surveyed. Yes, because 40 students were surveyed. Yes, because 40 students were surveyed. No, because the sample is biased toward students who are interested in science. No, because the sample is biased toward students who are interested in science. Yes, because this is a random sample.

Answer 1

The most reasonable response to whether it's appropriate to use the results of the survey to decide where the field trip should be is: **No, because the sample is biased toward students who are interested in science.**

While 40 students were surveyed, the fact that the survey was sent only to students in the science club means that it may not accurately represent the preferences of the entire student population at Jordan Elementary School. Therefore, the results of this survey may not be a good basis for making a decision for all students.