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You Have One Ticket for a Raffle with a Grand

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You have one ticket for a raffle with a grand prize of $1,000. There are two prizes worth $100 and five prizes worth $20. If only 100 tickets have been distributed, what is the expected value of your winnings?


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Random Sample

A random sample is a method of selecting a subset of individuals from a statistical population, where each individual has an equal chance of being chosen, ensuring representation.

Convenience Sample

A sampling method where participants are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, used in statistical analysis.

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the experimenter's expectations or personal beliefs affecting the outcome of research.

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