Question

A class of 12 girls and 14 boys is going to choose 3 students to represent them in student government. Allie suggested that the first 3 students to arrive in class the next day should be the representatives. Bobby suggested that each student roll 2 numbers cubes and the 3 students with the highest sum should be the representatives. Whose method would result in a fair sample that represents the class population, and why?

Answer 1

A. Allie, because every student has an equal chance to arrive first in class the next day
B.Allie, because students who arrive first in class are the most responsible
C.Bobby, because every student has an equal chance to get a high sum
D. Bobby, because students with the highest sum will be the most popular students

Answer 2

@pooja195

Answer 3

@vera_ewing

Answer 4

@laughoutloud

Answer 5

I dont get it

Answer 6

What do you think?

Answer 7

I dont get statistics that well

Answer 8

Which two answer choices can you rule out?

Answer 9

I think its c

Answer 10

Yes, Bobby, because every student has an equal chance to get a high sum.

Answer 11

ok thx

Answer 12

You're welcome.