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Representing Data and Statistics — Test Answers

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A community is considering raising funds to pay for improvements to the community swimming pool. To measure the level of interest, community leaders survey patrons of the community pool on a Saturday afternoon. Of the 103 patrons surveyed, 87 approve of raising funds to pay for improvements. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the design and results of the survey?

A
This is a voluntary response sample and likely overestimates support for raising funds.
B
This is a convenience sample and is representative of community support.
C
This is a voluntary response sample and likely underestimates support for raising funds.
D
This is a convenience sample and likely overestimates support for raising funds.
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Local government officials would like to know if city residents are generally satisfied with the cleanliness of local streets and recreation areas. To estimate the level of satisfaction, city officials appear on a local television morning show, where residents are invited to share their satisfaction through an online poll. Which of the following statements best describes the potential results from this poll?

A
This is a convenience sample and is likely to overestimate the proportion of residents satisfied with the cleanliness of the area.
B
This is a voluntary response sample and is likely to overestimate the proportion of residents satisfied with the cleanliness of the area.
C
This is a voluntary response sample and is likely to underestimate the proportion of residents satisfied with the cleanliness of the area.
D
This is a convenience sample and is likely to underestimate the proportion of residents satisfied with the cleanliness of the area.

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