In 1890, Approximately What Portion of the Population of Greater

question 74

Multiple Choice

In 1890, approximately what portion of the population of greater New York had been born abroad or were children of foreign parents?

• A) One out of five
• B) Almost one-third
• C) Approximately one-half
• D) Four out of five
• E) Five percent

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Definitions:

Municipal Voters

Individuals registered to vote in elections conducted by a municipality, such as city or town elections.

Surcharge

An additional charge, tax, or fee added to the usual cost or bill, often for specific reasons or services.

Systematic Random Sample

A sampling method where elements are selected from an ordered population using a fixed, periodic interval.

Random Selection

Random selection is a process in statistical sampling where each member of the population has an equal chance of being chosen, ensuring the sample is representative of the whole.