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Describing Data — Quiz

Question 10 • Algebra I

Valeriya wants to determine the likely voting outcome for the new town council election. Which sample is likely to yield the most biased results?

Answer
A
ten eligible voters chosen at random from each of the different neighborhoods in town
B
every tenth person walking down Main Street in town on a variety of days and times of the day
C
every tenth person working for the largest corporation in town
D
ten people chosen at random from each page of the town’s phone list

Explanation

The most biased sample is people who work for the largest corporation in town. They may share workplace interests or views and do not represent all eligible voters in the town. The other choices draw people from different neighborhoods, times, or pages of the phone list, so they are more likely to include a broader range of residents.

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