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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Populations and Sampling

Question 7 • CR02201A Probability and Statistics

Would you consider these results to be valid?

Answer
A
Yes, because only high-school boys were surveyed.
B
Yes, because the results were obtained randomly by measuring the boys basketball team.
C
No, because boys on the basketball team are likely to be taller than the average high school boy.
D
No, because there are no girls surveyed.