(8.32) An opinion poll calls 2293 randomly chosen residential telephone numbers,
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(8.32) An opinion poll calls 2293 randomly chosen residential telephone numbers, then asks to speak with an adult member of the household. The interviewer asks, "How many movies have you watched in a movie theater in the past 12 months?".
1. What population do you think the poll has in mind?
A. The total population.
B. Adult residents of the country.
C. The adults among 2293 randomly chosen families.
D. The 2293 randomly chosen families?
2. In all, 1096 people respond. What is the rate of nonresponse? _____% (Round your answer to the nearest percent.)
A. The total population.
B. Adult residents of the country.
C. The adults among 2293 randomly chosen families.
D. The 2293 randomly chosen families?
Explanation / Answer
1.
B. Adult residents of the country.
(Next favourable option could be C.)
2.
rate of nonresponse = No of people who didn't respond / Total no. of people *100
= (2293 -1096) / 2293 *100
= 52.220%
Nearest Percentage = 52 %
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