Critical Thinking
Hard
2 min
A survey of 500 students finds that 80% prefer online study materials. Can this result automatically be applied to every student in the country?
Hint
Think about the sample.
Answer
No.
Explanation
The survey represents its sampled population. Generalizing to every student requires a representative sample and appropriate methodology.
Step-by-Step Solution
Survey sample = 500 students.
Target population = all students in the country.
Representativeness must be established before generalizing.
Target population = all students in the country.
Representativeness must be established before generalizing.