You Should Not Assume That Findings from a Randomly Selected

question 53

Multiple Choice

You should not assume that findings from a randomly selected sample will be generalizable to the population from which the sample was selected if the rate of nonresponse is above what threshold?

• A)10%
• B)30%
• C)50%
• D)75%

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Definitions:

Louisiana Territory

A vast area of land acquired by the United States from France in 1803, doubling the size of the nation and driving westward expansion.

Western Expansion

The period of territorial growth and settler migration in the United States during the 19th century, leading to the acquisition and settlement of lands west of the Mississippi River.

John Astor

An American businessman who made his fortune in fur trading and real estate, becoming one of the wealthiest individuals in early 19th century America.

Fur Trade

The buying and selling of animal fur, historically a significant economic activity in North America and other parts of the world, often leading to exploration and conflict.