A geologist weighs a rock several times on a sensitive scale. Each time, the scale gives a slightly different reading. Under what conditions can these readings be thought of as a simple random sample? What is the population? Identify each of the following as a variable or a constant. Explain the reasons for your choice a) The number of hours in a day. b) People's attitudes toward abortion. c) The value of a number divided by itself.

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A geologist weighs a rock several times on a sensitive scale. Each time, the scale gives a slightly
different reading. Under what conditions can these readings be thought of as a simple random
sample? What is the population?
Identify each of the following as a variable or a constant. Explain the reasons for your
choice
a) The number of hours in a day.
b) People's attitudes toward abortion.
c) The value of a number divided by itself.
Transcribed Image Text:A geologist weighs a rock several times on a sensitive scale. Each time, the scale gives a slightly different reading. Under what conditions can these readings be thought of as a simple random sample? What is the population? Identify each of the following as a variable or a constant. Explain the reasons for your choice a) The number of hours in a day. b) People's attitudes toward abortion. c) The value of a number divided by itself.
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