Random Sampling Practice

Determine if the following statement produces a simple random sample: A teacher wants to determine the classes favorite movie. She polls the first 5 people to arrive in class that day.

Determine if the following statement produces a simple random sample: A principal wants to determine the schools favorite ice cream. He decides to poll all of the students enrolled in a Math class that semester.

Determine if the following statement produces a simple random sample: Sally wants to determine which candidate will win the class president position. She writes all of the student's names on pieces of paper and randomly draws 50 names out of a hat to poll.

Determine if the following statement produces a simple random sample: A student wants to determine what percentage of people like redbull energy drinks. He decides to interview people at the Speedway gas station from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Determine if the following statement produces a simple random sample: A teacher wonders what percentage of her students prefer virtual notes or paper copy notes. She interviews all of the students in her 1st period class and then analyzes the results.

Determine if the following statement produces a simple random sample: A coach decides to give a game ball to three players on his team. He puts all his players' names in a random computer generator and the computer selects three players to receive a game ball.