Q15. - Algebra 1

Question

Identify each sample as $\mathit{b}\mathit{i}\mathit{a}\mathit{s}\mathit{e}\mathit{d}$ or $\mathit{u}\mathit{n}\mathit{b}\mathit{i}\mathit{a}\mathit{s}\mathit{e}\mathit{d}$. Explain your reasoning. SHOPPING Each person leaving the Maxtowne Mall is asked to name their favourite clothing store in the mall.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The sample is biased.

Step 1. Biased sample.

The data is invalid if sample favors one group over another. The sample is biased.

Step 2. Unbiased sample.

If a sample is random then it is unbiased sample.

Step 3. Identify the sample.

Here, the person leaving the Maxtowne Mall is asked to name their favourite clothing store in the mall, the sample is biased.