Question

Donnell and Maria are both members of a populationand a simple random sample is being conducted. If the chance of Donnell being selected is 1/290 what is the chance of Maria being selected?

A. 1/29000
B. 1/290
C. 1/2900
D. 1/29

Answer 1

B. 1/290

Explanation:

This question is taking about " SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLING" in probability.

Simple random sampling can be regarded as sampling techniques used in probability, where by subsets of participants ( samples) are randomly selected from a particular population by the researcher. And Each members of that particular population has "equal chance" when selection will be made.

✓ In the case of Donnell and Maria, since Donnell has the chance of being selected as 1/290 then Maria will have the same chance of being selected which is 1/290.