Which of the Following Examples Illustrates Estimation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates estimation?

• A)The actual percentage of unemployed Americans
• B)The varying valid percentages of Republicans and Democrats who closely follow controversial political news
• C)The actual average level of education in the United States
• D)The percentage of Americans who favor gay and lesbian relations as approximated by the Gallup organization

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Definitions:

Random Events

Incidents or occurrences that happen without a predictable pattern or plan, often analyzed in probability and statistics.

Shared Misinformation

Incorrect or misleading information that is spread among individuals or through communities.

Crime Rates

The number of crimes reported in a given area during a fixed period of time, usually for crime statistic comparisons.

Unemployment

The state of being without a job despite being willing and able to work, often measured as a percentage of the labor force.