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Concepts of Misleading Graphs and Statistics

This topic covers the concept of misleading graphs and statistics. Comparing and analyzing sampling methods are also covered.
Practice Question
1

A biologist estimates that more than 700 of the 4,500 elk at a wildlife preserve are infected with a parasite. A random sample of 50 elk shows that 8 of them are infected. Determine whether the biologist’s estimate is likely to be accurate

 
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Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Yes
B)

No
Practice Question
2

A school has 580 students. Jack surveys a random sample of 30 students and finds that 12 of them have pet dogs. How many students at the school are likely to have pet dogs?

 
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Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

242
B)

232
C)

254
D)

268
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