Home > CC2 > Chapter 9 > Lesson 9.1.1 > Problem 9-17
The table below shows a list of sampling methods. From what populations are these samples taken? Write down the actual population for each of these sampling techniques.
Method of Sampling | Description of Actual Population |
|---|---|
Call every hundredth name in the phone book. | People with phones who have their number listed. |
Call people at home at 10 a.m. | |
Ask every tenth person who leaves the mall. | |
Ask people leaving the bank. | |
Mail questionnaires to people. | |
Ask everyone on the school bus. |
Fill in the rest of the chart in the same way.
Method of Sampling | Description of Actual Population |
|---|---|
Call every hundredth name in the phone book. | People with phones who have their number listed. |
Call people at home at 10 a.m. | |
Ask every tenth person who leaves the mall. | |
Ask people leaving the bank. | |
Mail questionnaires to people. | |
Ask everyone on the school bus. |