Question

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Are the following examples of random samples? Why or why not?
a .Asking people in an ice cream shop, if they like ice cream.
b. Surveying middle school students on what their favorite high school course is.
c. Completing a survey on whether people like shopping at Publix in front of Publix.
d. Walking around to you neighbors to ask whether the new community center should get a pool or a tennis court.

Answer 1

1. Not random. Because you are asking people if they like ICE CREAM in a ICE CREAM shop.
2. Not random. Because they are serving a small controlled group.
3. Not random. Because you go shopping at Publix because you like it.
4. Random. Because you don't choose who is home or not.