Math Problem Statement

identify the population being studied and the sample chosen.The heights of 4out of the 35 okra plants at Mr. Lonardo's greenhouse.A)Population: The 35 okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse.Sample: The4 Okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse.B)Population: All okra plants in greenhouses.Sample: The 35 okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse.C)Population: All okra plants in greenhouses.Sample: The4 Okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse

Solution

The correct answer is:

A) Population: The 35 okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse. Sample: The 4 okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse.

Explanation:

  • Population refers to the entire group that you are interested in studying. In this case, it is the 35 okra plants at Mr. Lonardo’s greenhouse.
  • Sample refers to the subset of the population that is actually observed or measured. Here, the sample consists of the 4 okra plants whose heights are being measured out of the total 35.

Would you like more details on this concept or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are the main differences between a sample and a population in statistics?
  2. Why is it important to select a representative sample in a study?
  3. What are some common methods for selecting a sample from a population?
  4. How does sample size affect the reliability of a statistical study?
  5. What is the difference between a random sample and a convenience sample?

Tip: Always ensure that your sample is representative of the population to make accurate inferences.