Question

a poll is being taken on wednesday to predict which movie will be the most popular at the city’s movie theaters the next weekend: an animated movie, an action movie, or a romantic comedy. which group would best represent a sample population? every fifth person coming out of the high school. every fifth person in the mall’s food court at lunchtime. every fifth person coming out of the downtown grocery store at different times throughout the day. every fifth person walking down the street in several different locations throughout town at different times of day.

Explanation:

A representative sample should reflect the diverse group of people who might go to movie theaters. The first three options are limited to specific, narrow groups (high schoolers, mall lunchtime patrons, grocery store shoppers). The last option uses multiple locations and times, capturing a broader, more diverse cross-section of the city's population that is likely to include potential moviegoers of all ages and backgrounds.

Answer:

Every fifth person walking down the street in several different locations throughout town at different times of day.