Evaluate the Following Generalization(s), Identifying Sample, Population, Attribute of Interest

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Essay

Evaluate the following generalization(s), identifying sample, population, attribute of interest, and the extent to which the claims involved are knowable. Consider carefully the size and diversification of the sample and the extent to which the population differs or may differ from the sample; remember, what's important is that the sample be representative.
Haslett wanted to know what percentage of students at his college vote in local elections. He asked each of his professors (he was a political science major) to ask for a show of hands in his classes, so he could make a count. He found that 45 percent of the 120 classmates polled vote in local elections. He concludes that about 45 percent of the students at his college vote in those elections.

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Definitions:

Specific Tax

A fixed amount imposed by the government on a product, per unit of quantity.

External Benefit

A benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that benefit, typically referring to positive side effects of a transaction or activity on third parties.

Environmental Standard

Regulations and criteria set by governments or international bodies to protect the environment by controlling levels of pollutants or the methods used to produce goods and services.

Noise Level

Noise level refers to the intensity of sound in a particular environment, measured in decibels (dB); it's crucial for determining sound pollution and its effects on health and well-being.