To Obtain a Sample of 10 Books in the Store

question 136

Multiple Choice

To obtain a sample of 10 books in the store, the manager walked to the first shelf next to the
Cash register to pick the first 10 books on that shelf.This is an example of a

• A) systematic sample
• B) simple random sample
• C) stratified sample
• D) convenience sample

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Definitions:

1899

A year noted for marking the end of the Spanish-American War with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, leading to Spain ceding control of its colonies.

United Fruit Company

An American corporation that had a major influence in the banana industry in Latin America during the 20th century, often criticized for its role in exploiting labor and for its involvement in overthrowing governments.

Central America

A region in the Americas located between Mexico and South America, consisting of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.