Question

guided practice
after the last national census was conducted, the poughkeepsie journal ran this front page headline: \281,421,906 in america.\ what is wrong with this headline?
a. the number is based on a precise number.
b. the number is based on small sample.
c. the number is based on voluntary response sample.
d. the number is based on reported results.
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Explanation:

A census aims to count every individual in a population. Presenting a single - precise number like "281,421,906" implies an exact count, which is nearly impossible in a large - scale census due to various factors like under - counting, non - responses, and errors in data collection. A census number should be presented with some margin of error or as an estimate rather than a precise number.

Answer:

A. The number is based on a precise number.