6) The Quindecim wants to run a column asking readers whether they approve of paths in...

Transcribed Image Text:

6) The Quindecim wants to run a column asking readers whether they approve of paths in the woods. The student reporter receives approximately 484 responses. Nearly 91% said they were satisfied with the wooded paths, with a margin of error of about 5%. a) Why is this sample blased? Explain all reasoning. b) What is the direction for the blas? Is the 91% probably higher or lower than the population parameter? Explain c) The researcher wants to lower the margin of error to 2%. How can she do this? Explain 6) The Quindecim wants to run a column asking readers whether they approve of paths in the woods. The student reporter receives approximately 484 responses. Nearly 91% said they were satisfied with the wooded paths, with a margin of error of about 5%. a) Why is this sample blased? Explain all reasoning. b) What is the direction for the blas? Is the 91% probably higher or lower than the population parameter? Explain c) The researcher wants to lower the margin of error to 2%. How can she do this? Explain

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

a This sample is biased because it only includes people who use the wooded paths People who dont use ... View the full answer