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City Councilwoman Kelly wants to know whether the residents of her district support a proposed school redistricting plan. Which of the following survey methods will allow Councilwoman Kelly to make a valid conclusion about whether residents of her district support the proposed plan?
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Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Ask her neighbors.
A
Ask her neighbors.
(Choice B) Ask the residents of Whispering Pines Retirement Community.
B
Ask the residents of Whispering Pines Retirement Community.
(Choice C) Ask

residents of her district whose names are chosen at random.
C
Ask

residents of her district whose names are chosen at random.
(Choice D) Ask a group of parents at the local playground.
D
Ask a group of parents at the local playground.
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(Choice C) Ask residents of her district whose names are chosen at random. This method will ensure a more representative sample of the entire district population, allowing Councilwoman Kelly to make a valid conclusion about the overall support for the proposed plan.