8.11c Random Samples

​EQ- How do we generate random samples?

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​LO- We will learn about random samples and how to generate conclusions from them.

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​CO- I will work on recognizing and generating random sample problems.

Survey- method of collecting information.

Population- Group being surveyed/studied. (sometimes very large)

Sample- part of a group being surveyed (usually used to save time and money)

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In a biased sample, ​one or more parts of the population are favored over others.

​A valid sampling method uses unbiased samples. If a sampling method is valid, you can make generalizations about the population.

​A cafeteria wants to offer frozen yogurt. The workers survey 40 random customers about their favorite type of yogurt. The results of the survery are shown in the table. If 200 yogurts are ordered, how many should be chocolate?

A radio station is deciding which new program to air. It randomly surveys people at a department store. Is the sample method valid? If so, suppose the station surveys 400 more people. How many people willl prefer the sports program?

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