The chart below shows the distribution of weeds in a yard.
A circle graph titled Lawn weeds. The largest proportion is crab grass, then dandelion, then clover, then chickweed.
A lawn-care specialist chooses a random sample from the yard and determines the number of weeds in the sample. The results of the sample are shown in the table below.
Weed Type
Number
Dandelion
2
Clover
3
Crab Grass
2
Chickweed
2
Which explains whether or not this is a representative sample?
Yes, this is a representative sample because each type of weed is represented in the sample.
Yes, this is a representative sample because each type of weed is represented approximately the same number of times in the sample.
No, this is not a representative sample because each type of weed should be represented in proportion to the number of weeds actually present in the yard.
No, this is not a representative sample because each type of weed should be represented exactly the same number of times in the sample.