Question

Greg wants to move out of his dormitory and into an apartment near his college. His parents agreed, on the condition that the rent is no more than 25% of the cost of dorm living. To get an idea of rent amounts for one-bedroom apartments, Greg looks at listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site.

Which answer best describes the sample and population?




A. Sample: listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site
Population: all available apartments near the college


B. Sample: all available apartments near the college
Population: all available dormitories near the college


C. Sample: all available dormitories near the college
Population: all available apartments near the college


D. Sample: all available apartments near the college
Population: listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site

Answer 1

Sample: listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site

Population: all available apartments near the college

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Answer 2

the sample would be where Greg searched so the sample is the local newspaper and the internet site
the population would be all available apartments
the answer would be

A. Sample: listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site
Population: all available apartments near the college