Estimate Population Using Random Samples Problems

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#1 of 6: Mild

Estimate population using random samples

<p>In Martin County, there are 45 people over 6ft tall. In a survey of 205 randomly selected people in Martin County, 5 were found to be over 6ft tall. Based on the survey, what is the best estimate of the total number of people who live in Martin County?</p>

#2 of 6: Medium

Estimate population using random samples

<p>In Woodlands County, there are 45 families that have a pool in their home. In a survey of 279 randomly selected families, 31 families have a pool in their homes. What is the estimate of total families in Woodlands county? </p>

#3 of 6: Medium

Estimate population using random samples

<p>In Denver County, there are 44 people who play the piano. A survey of 208 randomly selected people was conducted to check their hobbies and it was found that 26 people played piano. </p><p>What is the best estimate of the total number of people in Denver County? <p>

#4 of 6: Spicy

Estimate population using random samples

<p>In the South Lake community, there are 84 people who go biking every weekend. In a survey of 664 randomly selected people, 56 bike regularly on weekends. Based on the survey what is the best estimate of the total population of the South Lake community?</p>

#5 of 6: Spicy

Estimate population using random samples

<p>In St. John's County, 85 people own a cat. A random survey of 560 people found 70 people who own a cat as a pet. </p><p>What is the best estimate of the total population of St. John's county?</p>

#6 of 6: Spicy

Estimate population using random samples

<p>In the city of Katy, there are 70 homes that have solar panels installed on their rooftops. A salesperson does an online survey of 680 homes selected at random and finds that 68 of them have solar panels on their rooftop. </p><p>What is the estimate of the number of homes in the city of Katy?</p>

Teaching Estimate population using random samples

Random samples are referred to as randomly chosen sets of a population. During this sampling technique, every member of the population has a specifically equal probability of being chosen. By solving these Populations And Random Samples Problems students can enhance their knowledge of how to analyze the population and obtain desired statistics from the population.

Teachers can use their problems in the classroom to improve students' understanding.

You can also try Populations and Random Samples Worksheet and Estimate Population Using Random Samples Quiz as well for a better understanding of the concepts.

Grade 7
Statistics
7.SP.A.1

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