Question

In a recent survey, 1500 adults in the United States were asked if they thought there was solid evidence for global warming. 855 of the adults said yes. Identify the population and the sample.

A. Population: 1500 adults, Sample: 855 adults

B. Population: Adults in the United States, Sample: 1500 adults

C. Population: Adults surveyed, Sample: 855 adults

D. Population: 855 adults, Sample: Adults in the United States

Answer 1

The population is all adults in the United States, while the sample is the 1500 adults who were surveyed.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the survey in question, the population denotes all individuals to whom the results are intended to be generalized, which in this case is adults in the United States. On the other hand, the sample refers to the actual group of individuals from the population who participated in the survey. Out of the options provided, the correct answer is B: Population: Adults in the United States, Sample: 1500 adults.