Question

exercises - collecting data
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question 1
a political scientist surveys 24 of the current 139 representatives in a states legislature.

what is the size of the sample:

what is the size of the population:

Explanation:

⚡ Using what you learned: Population vs. Sample

Step 1: Identify the Sample Size

The sample is the specific subgroup of individuals from whom data is actually collected.

The political scientist surveys \( 24 \) representatives.

$$ \text{Sample Size} = 24 $$

Step 2: Identify the Population Size

The population is the entire group of individuals that we want to draw conclusions about.

The entire group consists of all current representatives in the state's legislature.

$$ \text{Population Size} = 139 $$

Answer:

• What is the size of the sample: 24
• What is the size of the population: 139