Most Analysts Focus on the Cost of HECS Fees as the Way

question 38

Multiple Choice

Most analysts focus on the cost of HECS fees as the way to measure the cost of a university education.But incidentals,such as textbook costs,are rarely considered.A researcher at the University of Adelaide wishes to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at the University.To do so,she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $300 per semester.
- Identify the sample in the study.

• A) All first-year University of Adelaide students.
• B) The 250 students that were monitored.
• C) All university students.
• D) All University of Adelaide students.

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found orbiting the nucleus of atoms and involved in chemical reactions and electrical conductivity.

Atomic Number

Number of protons in each type of atom.

Mass Number

Number of protons plus the number of neutrons in each atom.

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom that have no electric charge.