Question

question 13 of 25
if a population consisted of 700,000 people, a sample of the population could
consist of which of these numbers of people?

a. 7,000,000
b. 700,000,000
c. 70,000,000
d. 70,000

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the concept of a sample

A sample is a subset of a population. So the number of people in the sample must be less than the number of people in the population.
The population has \(N = 700000\) people.

Step2: Compare each option with the population size

• Option A: \(7000000>700000\). A sample cannot be larger than the population.
• Option B: \(700000000>700000\). A sample cannot be larger than the population.
• Option C: \(7000000>700000\). A sample cannot be larger than the population.
• Option D: \(70000<700000\). This is a valid subset (sample) of the population.

Answer:

D. 70,000