In Evaluating the Following Generalization(s), Identify Sample, Population, Attribute of Interest

question 62

Essay

In evaluating the following generalization(s), identify 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.
Seventy-two percent of those interviewed at a luncheon sponsored by the Camellia Chamber of Commerce favored local tax incentives to attract new businesses. Would this finding generalize to the Camellia population?

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Definitions:

Supply Increase

A situation where the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing to offer for sale rises.

Flour Price

The market cost of flour, determined by factors like supply, demand, and production costs.

Production Cost

The total expense incurred in manufacturing a product or providing a service, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Technological Advance

The development and application of new technologies and processes that improve efficiency, productivity, or performance.