Determine Whether a Census Is Practical in the Situation Described

question 44

Multiple Choice

Determine whether a census is practical in the situation described. Explain your reasoning.
-You want to determine the mean cholesterol level of all biology instructors in the United States.

• A)A census is practical. The population is small and it would be simple to get them to take a cholesterol test.
• B)A census is not practical. The number of biology instructors in the U.S. is large, and it would be extremely difficult to get them all to take a cholesterol test.

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Definitions:

Cellular Respiration

A metabolic process in cells where organic molecules are broken down to release energy used for vital functions.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Carbon Dioxide

A transparent gas with no odor, resulting from the burning of carbon-containing substances and the respiration process. It naturally occurs in the environment and is crucial for plant photosynthesis.

Methane

A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is the simplest alkane, used as a fuel and in chemical synthesis.