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Data Displays and Statistics

Question 4 • Pre-Algebra B

Which scenarios describe data collected in a biased way? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
A principal interviewed the 25 students who scored highest on a reading test.
B
Without looking, Trey picked 10 numbers from a bag containing 100 raffle tickets.
C
Kiara put the names of all the students in her school into a hat. Then she drew 5 names.
D
For a report on the exercise habits of adults, Sergio talked to 30 adults at a local fitness center.
E
Josh asked the first 25 people he met at the dog park if they preferred dogs or cats.

Explanation

A is biased because interviewing only the 25 highest-scoring students leaves out students with other reading-test results. D is biased because adults at a fitness center may exercise more often than adults in general, so they are not representative of all adults. E is biased because people at a dog park may be more likely to prefer dogs. B and C use random selection, giving each number or student a chance to be chosen.

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