Chapter 11.3, Problem 11E

To determine

To explain:

Type of sample and reason for sample being biased.

Answer to Problem 11E

For the given statement type of sample is cluster sample and reason for sample being biased sample is the separated into groups and one group is chosen and surveyed.

Explanation of Solution

Given statement is “You want to find out whether both holders at a convention were pleased with their booth locations. You divide the convention center into six sections and survey every booth holder in the fifth section.”

From given it is observed that, it is a cluster sample.

However it is a biased sample because the sample is separated into groups and one group is chosen and surveyed.