Tyler is interested in whether Proposition P will be passed in the next election

Question

Tyler is interested in whether Proposition P will be passed in the next election. He goes to the university library and takes a poll of 100 students. Since 60 ?% favor Proposition? P, Tyler believes it will pass. Explain what is wrong with his approach. Choose the correct answer below.

A. The proportion is too close to? 50% for an accurate conclusion to be made.

B. Tyler took a convenience sample. The students may not be representative of the voting? population, so the proposition may not pass.

C. Tyler took too small a sample. There were not enough students surveyed to determine for sure that the proposition will pass.

Explanation / Answer

Answer is (C)

Tyler took too small a sample. There were not enough students surveyed to determine for sure that the proposition will pass

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