Mary is interested in whether Proposition P will be passed in the next election. She goes to the university library and takes a poll of 100 students. Since 55% favor Proposition P, Mary vrong with her approach. Choose the correct answer below. O A. Mary took too small a sample. There were not enough students surveyed to determine for sure that the proposition will pass. O B. Mary took a convenience sample. The students may not be representative of the voting population, so the proposition may not pass. O C. The proportion is too close to 50% for an accurate conclusion to be made.

Mary is interested in whether Proposition P will be passed in the next election. She goes to the university library and takes a poll of 100 students. Since 55% favor Proposition P, Mary vrong with her approach. Choose the correct answer below. O A. Mary took too small a sample. There were not enough students surveyed to determine for sure that the proposition will pass. O B. Mary took a convenience sample. The students may not be representative of the voting population, so the proposition may not pass. O C. The proportion is too close to 50% for an accurate conclusion to be made.

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Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

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Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

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Chapter12: Angle Relationships And Transformations

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