Hamden city’s police department needs to choose whether to build a new addition to the police station or to buy new squad cars. Which sampling option might they choose to survey the community?

The department needs opinions from the community, so the people surveyed should represent Hamden residents broadly. A random sample of 10% of all taxpayers is the most suitable choice because it covers a broad group in the community. Students, car salespersons, and construction workers are narrower groups and may not reflect the community as a whole.

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