Question

select the correct answer. a city planner is mapping the population of residents in the city. he has enough time to map only a small sample of the population by choosing names from the telephone directory. which sampling method will give the planner the best data about where the citys residents live? a. choosing every 100th name b. choosing every 300th name c. choosing every 500th name d. choosing every 800th name

Explanation:

A smaller sampling interval generally gives a more representative sample. Among the options, choosing every 100th name has the smallest interval, which means more data points and potentially more accurate information about residents' locations.

Answer:

A. choosing every 100th name