A Survey of 100 Dog Owners Showed That the Average

question 56

Multiple Choice

A survey of 100 dog owners showed that the average dog 'checked the mail' eleven times during an evening walk. Which question most probably represents the purpose of the study?

• A) How many 'mail check stops' can a dog be expected to make on an evening walk?
• B) How many dog owners take dogs for an evening walk?
• C) How many dogs 'check the mail' on an evening walk?
• D) How many pet owners have dogs?

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