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there are 300 students in 7th grade. Paul takes a random sample to find out which fall sport students in 7th grade prefer. which group of students represents the most valid sample? ​

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Answer:

A random sample of at least 150 students.

Explanation:

If you pick athlets they might pick sports they are biased towards, so the best would be random people so that you don't get a biased answer.

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Answer: C = 10 students from each 7th grade homeroom

Explanation:

The more students from each homeroom represents a larger population that creates less of a chance for having a bias sample.

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