Question

one year a survey asked a group of people from a certain country the following question, \how many children do you have?\. of the 888 people who responded, 5% reported having only 1 child. identify (a) the sample, (b) the population, and (c) the statistic reported.

(a) what is the sample for this survey?
b. the sample is the 5% who reported having only one child
c. the sample is the 888 people who responded
d. the sample is the people in the particular country who did not respond

(b) what is the population for this survey?
a. the population is the 888 people who responded
b. the population is the public in the particular country
c. the population is the 5% who reported having only 1 child
d. the population is all of the people in the world

(c) what is the statistic reported for this survey?
a. the statistic reported is the number of children
b. the statistic reported is the percentage of respondents who reported having more than 1 child
c. the statistic reported is the number of people who responded 888
d. the statistic reported is the percentage of respondents who reported having only 1 child (5%)

Explanation:

⚡ Using what you learned: Population vs. Sample

Step 1: Identify the Sample

The sample is the specific group of individuals from whom data is actually collected. In this survey, data was collected from the individuals who answered the question.

• Sample: The 888 people who responded.

Step 2: Identify the Population

The population is the entire group of individuals that we want information about. The survey targeted people from a specific country.

• Population: The public in the particular country.

Step 3: Identify the Statistic

A statistic is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of the sample. Here, the numerical value calculated from the sample responses is the percentage of those respondents who have only 1 child.

• Statistic: The percentage of respondents who reported having only 1 child (5%).

Answer:

• (a) Identify the sample: The sample is the 888 people who responded.
• (b) What is the population for this survey?: The population is the public in the particular country.
• (c) What is the statistic reported for this survey?: The statistic reported is the percentage of respondents who reported having only 1 child (5%).