Q. Lena surveyed the 7 top-ranking students in the high school.Is this a random sample of the students in the school?Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Understand the problem: Step 1: Understand the problem.Lena surveyed the 7 top-ranking students in the high school. We need to determine if this is a random sample of the students in the school.
Define random sample: Step 2: Define a random sample.A random sample means every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
Analyze sample group: Step 3: Analyze the sample group.The sample consists only of the top-ranking students. This group is not representative of all students because it doesn't include students with lower ranks or different academic performances.
Compare sample criteria: Step 4: Compare the sample criteria to the definition of a random sample.Since the sample is specifically chosen based on high ranks, not all students had an equal chance of being selected. This does not meet the criteria for a random sample.
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