The Whitman County Fire Department Conducted a Survey to Determine

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Whitman County Fire Department conducted a survey to determine how the 40,000 residents of the county feel about the fire department's ability to meet their needs. A random sample of 690 citizens was selected, and 627 of them said that they feel confident about the fire department's service. The population is:

• A) the 627 confident citizens.
• B) the 690 citizens surveyed.
• C) the 40,000 residents of Whitman County.
• D) the employees of the Whitman County Fire Department.

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