Question

2. Emma Kate wants to determine the average donation amount given by people at her dance

fundraising dinner. The dinner is being held in the Lake Hamilton Arena where there are many tables
that seat 6 people each. After paying for admission, they have the chance to give a voluntary extra
donation. How could she collect a sample of people and why is the method chosen the best one
she could use.

Answer 1

To determine the average donation at her dance fundraising dinner, Emma Kate can systematically select every nth person leaving the Lake Hamilton Arena, ensuring a representative sample across tables.

What is the best sampling procedure to use?

Emma Kate could collect a sample of people by systematically selecting every nth person (e.g., every 5th person) as they exit the fundraising dinner, ensuring representation from various tables.

This method is chosen as it provides a systematic and unbiased approach, avoiding potential biases associated with selecting individuals based on specific criteria or locations, thus offering a more representative sample of the entire attendee population.