Chapter 12.3, Problem 3MCQ

To determine

To identify the sample, suggest a population and classify the type of data collection used.

Answer to Problem 3MCQ

The sample is $\text{1}$ out of every $\text{50}$ hamster that took the medicine.

The population is all the hamsters in the research facility.

This type of data collection is an experiment, because the conclusion is made by the reactions caused by a particular event.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given statement is:

“A research facility gave a new medicine to hamsters and determined that $\text{1}$ out of every $\text{50}$ hamsters that took the medicine lost its hair. They conclude that the same thing will happen to every $\text{50}$ people.”

The sample is $\text{1}$ out of every $\text{50}$ hamster that took the medicine.

The population is all the hamsters in the research facility.

This type of data collection is an experiment, because the conclusion is made by the reactions caused by a particular event.