Which statement best explains why the sample is NOT representative of the population?
Understand the Problem
The question asks which statement best explains why the sample of students from the basketball team may not accurately represent the entire student population regarding their attendance at a school play.
Answer
D. The basketball team is a specific group that may not represent the whole school.
The final answer is D. The basketball team is a specific group that may not represent the whole school.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D. The basketball team is a specific group that may not represent the whole school.
More Information
Sampling a specific group like the basketball team leads to sampling bias because this group might have different characteristics compared to the entire student population.
Tips
Avoid sampling bias by ensuring your sample includes varied and representative elements of the entire population.
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