Question

perry performs a study to determine the average number of flowers on gardenia bushes at a plant nursery. which will produce the most representative results? a sample of the first 20 gardenia bushes near the entrance a sample of every other gardenia bush in the shade a sample of every other gardenia bush in full sun a sample of 10 gardenia bushes in the shade and 10 in full sun

Explanation:

To get representative results for the average number of flowers on all gardenia bushes, the sample must reflect the entire population of bushes at the nursery. Bushes in shade and full sun are two distinct groups in the nursery, so a sample that includes both groups will be more representative than samples limited to one location or one light condition.

Answer:

a sample of 10 gardenia bushes in the shade and 10 in full sun