A Marketing Firm Is Studying Consumer Preferences for Winter Fashions

question 57

Multiple Choice

A marketing firm is studying consumer preferences for winter fashions in four different months. From a population of women 18 to 21 years of age,a random sample of 100 women was selected in January. Another random sample of 100 women was selected in March. Another random sample of 100 women was selected in June. Another random sample of 100 women was selected in September. What is the number of samples?

• A)4
• B)100
• C)400
• D)1

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Definitions:

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark federal statute in the United States passed in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic business practices and promotes competition.

Per Se Violation

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Wickard V. Filburn

A landmark Supreme Court decision in 1942 that broadly interpreted the federal government's authority under the Commerce Clause, impacting agricultural production and regulation.

Interstate Commerce

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