Random Number Table Sampling Problem

200 singers are trying out for "Brookdale Idol".Five singers will be

selected at random to determine the average age of the singers

in this competition.

A.Using the Random # Table to Obtain a Random Sample

1.List the steps for using the Random Number Table to obtain

a random sample.

2.What would be the range of your numbered population list?

3.How many digits would you read in the Random Number Table?

4.Use the Random Number Table to obtain your random

sample of 5 singers.Start at the bottom left corner and

read up that column.Which students should be selected?

B.Using the Random Table to Obtain a Systematic Sample:

1.List the steps for using the Random Number Table to obtain a

systematic sample.

2.What would be the nth value?

3.What would be the range for the first number chosen from the

Random Number Table?

4.Use the Random Number Table to obtain your

systematic sample.Start at the top left corner and read

across that column.Which 5 singers should be selected?

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