Question

Suppose a recent study of 1,000 teenagers in the US found that 335 of them babysit to earn extra money. Which of the following describes the population of interest for this example?

1) Teenagers in the US
2) Teenagers who babysit
3) Teenagers who earn extra money
4) Teenagers who participated in the study

Answer 1

The population of interest for this example is teenagers who babysit to earn extra money.

Step-by-step explanation:

The population of interest for this example is 2) Teenagers who babysit. The study is specifically focused on teenagers who babysit to earn extra money. The other options do not accurately represent the population being studied.