Question

1. which of the following would be the most representative sample if you are trying to determine the mean amount of credit card debt owed by adult consumers in georgia? a. georgia drivers who own and have registered land rover vehicles b. the first 1000 georgia residents listed in the sandy springs library system c. all georgia residents who mail back a survey on the ajc website d. the first 100 voters at each polling location in georgia during a primary (there are about 2300 polling locations in ga)

Explanation:

A representative sample should be as unbiased as possible and reflect the entire population of adult consumers in Georgia. Option A only includes a specific group of vehicle - owning drivers, Option B is limited to library - listed residents in one area, Option C has a self - selection bias as only those who respond to the survey are included. Option D, while not perfect, samples from multiple polling locations across Georgia and is more likely to represent the general adult population in the state.

Answer:

D. The first 100 voters at each polling location in Georgia during a primary (there are about 2300 polling locations in GA)