If We Were to Graph the Relationship of Sample Size

question 59

Multiple Choice

If we were to graph the relationship of sample size (x-axis) to sample accuracy (y-axis) , we would notice that:

• A) There is a linear relationship between size and accuracy.
• B) Accuracy increases quickly, up to about sample size 500, and then accuracy levels off with relatively small gains made even when sample size is increased to as much as 2,000.
• C) Accuracy increases quickly, up to about sample size 5,000, and then accuracy levels off with relatively small gains made even when sample size is increased to as much as 200,000.
• D) Accuracy increases quickly, up to about sample size 50, and then accuracy levels off with relatively small gains made even when sample size is increased to as much as 100.
• E) We cannot graph just sample size and accuracy because we must also include the level of confidence and the variability within the sample data.

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Definitions:

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, but can be used by everyone, often leading to overuse and depletion.

Low Productivity

A situation where there is an inefficient level of output produced relative to the input used, often leading to decreased economic performance.

Common Resource

A natural or man-made resource that is available to all but can be depleted if overused, such as fisheries, clean air, or public parks.

Overuse

The excessive use of a resource, leading to its depletion or degradation.