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Question 3 • Pre-Algebra B

Abigail wants to determine which time of day people prefer to exercise. She will collect three samples. Which statements describe good methods for collecting the samples? Select three options.

Answer
A
Go to the gym in the morning to survey the people entering because it is likely they will exercise.
B
Go to a local mall and survey people because a variety of people go to the mall.
C
Go to a grocery store and survey people because almost everyone shops for groceries.
D
Survey the students in third grade because little kids love to run around and play.
E
Survey people at different times of the day to ensure she reaches people on different schedules.

Explanation

To learn which times people prefer to exercise, Abigail needs samples that include a variety of people rather than a group likely to favor one particular time. A mall or grocery store attracts people with different schedules, and surveying at different times of day helps reach people who may not be available at other times. Surveying morning gym-goers could overrepresent people who exercise in the morning, while third graders are not representative of people generally.

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