Nathan and Jordan design surveys to determine the amount of time bicyclists in a race spend training each week. Nathan surveys every fifth bicyclist crossing the finish line after a race. Jordan surveys the first five bicyclists to finish the race. Which best explains which sample is likely to be the most valid?
Nathan’s because his sample was more random
Jordan’s because his sample was more random
Nathan’s because his sample contained elements of the population
Jordan’s because his sample contained elements of the population

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Nathan and Jordan design surveys to determine the amount of time bicyclists in a race spend training each week. Nathan surveys every fifth bicyclist crossing the finish line after a race. Jordan surveys the first five bicyclists to finish the race. Which best explains which sample is likely to be the most valid?
Nathan’s because his sample was more random
Jordan’s because his sample was more random
Nathan’s because his sample contained elements of the population
Jordan’s because his sample contained elements of the population

dakid88 · Answer

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qwertty123 · Answer

Which one do you think?

dakid88 · Answer

well i thought it was C but i got it wrong and now i think its B.

dakid88 · Answer

or im thinking D.

qwertty123 · Answer

I wouldn't say B. He wants more precise!

qwertty123 · Answer

Yes you are correct it is D! :D

dakid88 · Answer

so is it B or D.

qwertty123 · Answer

I said D!

dakid88 · Answer

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qwertty123 · Answer

Yeah for doing such a great job! :)