The United States Environmental Protection Agency9 reports that in 2010, each American generated 4.43 pounds of solid
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(a) Does this mean every single American produces the same amount of garbage? What do you think this statement means?
(b) Was the number 4.43 obtained from a sample? Explain.
(c) How would you select a sample?
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