Which example would be likely to give a valid conclusion?

Five students are surveyed about their favorite sport.

People are asked, "Is our great principal doing a good job?"

Thirty students are randomly sampled about their hair color.

Four boys are asked about their favorite sport.

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Branden Hunt

2 January, 15:04

Which example would be likely to give a valid conclusion?

Five students are surveyed about their favorite sport.

People are asked, "Is our great principal doing a good job?"

Thirty students are randomly sampled about their hair color.

Four boys are asked about their favorite sport.

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Jessica Thompson · Answer 1

Thirty students are randomly sampled about their hair color.

This is for two reasons,. Firstly, randomness is very important in drawing conclusions. Secondly, it is less of an opinion question and more fact based.

Which example would be likely to give a valid conclusion?Five students are surveyed about their favorite sport.People are asked, "Is our great principal doing a good job?"Thirty students are randomly sampled about their hair color.Four boys are asked about their favorite sport.

Which example would be likely to give a valid conclusion?

Five students are surveyed about their favorite sport.

People are asked, "Is our great principal doing a good job?"

Thirty students are randomly sampled about their hair color.

Four boys are asked about their favorite sport.