Questions: Question 8 (1 point)
A local polling chapter is interested in the mean age of people who voted in the last election. They want to use this information to help get more people of all ages out to vote. Identify the sample.
the population mean age of people who voted
a subgroup of these voters
all people who have voted
the sample mean age of people who voted in the last election
Transcript text: Question 8 (1 point)
A local polling chapter is interested in the mean age of people who voted in the last election. They want to use this information to help get more people of all ages out to vote. Identify the sample.
the population mean age of people who voted
a subgroup of these voters
all people who have voted
the sample mean age of people who voted in the last election
Solution
Solution Steps
To identify the sample in this context, we need to understand that a sample is a subset of the population that is used to represent the entire group. The population in this case is all people who have voted in the last election. The sample would be a subgroup of these voters.
Step 1: Identify the Population
The population in this scenario consists of all individuals who voted in the last election. This group represents the entire set of voters whose mean age is of interest.
Step 2: Define the Sample
A sample is a subset of the population that is used to estimate characteristics of the whole group. In this case, the sample is defined as a subgroup of the voters who participated in the last election.
Step 3: Conclusion
Based on the definitions provided, the correct identification of the sample is "a subgroup of these voters."
Final Answer
The answer is \(\boxed{\text{a subgroup of these voters}}\).