In a statistical study, the population is A. the entire group of individuals abo
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Question
In a statistical study, the population is
A. the entire group of individuals about which we want information
B. the set of individuals who choose to respond to survey questions
C. the entire group of individuals from which we actually collect information
D. none of the above
A college professor decides to run for Congress in a district with 450,000 registered voters. In a survey she commissioned, 58% of the 4000 registered voters interviewed indicated that they plan to vote for her. The population of interest is the:
A. 450,000 registered voters in the district
B. 58% or 2,320 voters interviewed who plan to vote for her
C. 4,000 registered voters interviewed
D. 42% or 1,680 voters interviewed who plan not to vote for her
Explanation / Answer
The population is the entire group of individuals about which we want information.
Option A is correct.
The population of interest is 450,000 registered voters in the district.
Option A is correct.