Question

identify the type of study method described in the following situation and explain whether the sample statistics can be used to make a general conclusion about the population. a list of students is randomly generated from the school database. information for every student is entered into the database, and each student has an equally likely chance of being selected. the students selected are asked how much time they spend on household chores each week. choose the correct answer below. a. survey, the statistics can be used to make a general conclusion about the population because the sample is randomly generated, and the survey question does not introduce a bias into the study. b. observational study, the statistics are somewhat unreliable in this study because not all students have an equally likely chance of being selected. although the data collected cannot be used to make a general conclusion about the entire population, it may still give useful information. c. controlled experiment, the statistics of this study can be used to make a general conclusion about the time spent on household chores for these particular students as compared with other students not in the study

Explanation:

A survey is a method of collecting data by asking questions. Here, students are asked about time spent on chores. Since the sample is randomly generated (each student has equal chance of selection) and the question ("how much time they spend on household chores each week") is straightforward without bias (like leading or confusing phrasing), the sample statistics can generalize to the population. An observational study would just observe without asking (e.g., watch students do chores), and a controlled experiment would manipulate variables (e.g., assign some students more chores).

Answer:

A. Survey, the statistics can be used to make a general conclusion about the population because the sample is randomly generated, and the survey question does not introduce a bias into the study