1.1.1. Population and Sample

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the definition of a population in statistics?

   Hint

   Think of it as 'all' in your research topic.

2. 2.

   What does a sample refer to?

   Hint

   It's a part of the whole.

3. 3.

   What is a population in statistics?

   • A subset of a group
   • The entire group
   • A single individual

   Hint

   Remember the definition that includes 'all'.

4. 4.

   True or False: A sample must include every member of the population to be accurate.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how much data can be collected at once.

5. 5.

   You are conducting a study on water quality testing in a city. Define your population, and describe a random sampling method you would use.

   Hint

   Think of diversity in locations.

6. 6.

   Explain how you would deal with sampling bias if your study indicated that only a specific demographic participated in the survey.

   Hint

   Consider which groups might be underrepresented and how to include them.