A Friend of Yours, Who Is Not Taking Statistics, Wonders

question 8

Essay

A friend of yours, who is not taking statistics, wonders why it is that anyone would choose to take a sample. "Obviously," she says, "you would get better information from a census." In a short paragraph, explain why it is that statisticians take samples rather than taking a census.

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a tendency to view other cultures through one’s own cultural lens.

Culturally Diverse

Refers to the inclusion of individuals from various cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

Low-context Culture

A communication style where messages are explicit and clear, relying less on situational context and more on direct words.

Written Information

Content or data that is expressed through writing, as opposed to being delivered orally or through nonverbal mediums.