There Are About 70 Million Eligible Voters in a Society

question 10

Multiple Choice

There are about 70 million eligible voters in a society. A public opinion pollster has estimated their probable choices for the next president with a sample of 2,000 randomly selected citizens. In this example, the 2,000 citizens are a __________ and the 70 million eligible voters are a _______.________.

• A) sampling distribution, sample distribution
• B) population, cluster
• C) cluster, proportion
• D) sample, population

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The mistaken dismissal of a correct null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."

Proportion

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole, typically expressed as a fraction or percentage.

Hypothesis Test

A methodology in statistics that utilizes data from a subset to assess a conjecture about a population attribute.

Publishing Contract

An agreement between an author and publisher dictating the terms under which a work will be published, including rights, distribution, and royalties.