question 7 of 10 suppose cluster sampling wer...
question 7 of 10 suppose cluster sampling were being used to survey users of a particular social networking site. 28% of the entire population of the united states uses this site. based on the table below, which city would be considered the best cluster to use for this survey? city percentage of population that uses site denver 16% honolulu 9% miami 46% philadelphia 27% a. miami b. philadelphia c. denver d. honolulu
Answer
# Explanation:
## Step1: Identify the target percentage
The target percentage of the entire US - population using the site is 28%.
## Step2: Calculate differences
Calculate the absolute - value differences between 28% and the percentages of each city:
For Denver: $|28 - 16|=12$
For Honolulu: $|28 - 9| = 19$
For Miami: $|28 - 46|=18$
For Philadelphia: $|28 - 27| = 1$
## Step3: Select the city
The city with the smallest difference is the best cluster. Philadelphia has the smallest difference.
# Answer:
B. Philadelphia