a local newspaper editor wants to determine t...
a local newspaper editor wants to determine the proportion of its readers who favor paying for improving local schools by increasing the property tax. which technique would likely provide the most accurate, unbiased sample?\n\nthe newspaper sends surveys to 1,000 subscribers at random.\n\na reporter interviews 1,000 people walking along the street near the newspaper offices.\n\nreaders are asked to email the newspaper and express their opinion; 1,000 of these responses are selected at random.\n\nthe editor selects 1,000 phone numbers at random from the phone directory covering the area. each number is called and the respondents are interviewed.
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
1. Sending surveys to subscribers may bias towards regular readers with certain interests.
2. Interviewing people near newspaper offices may bias towards those in that area and with time to stop.
3. Asking for email - based opinions may bias towards tech - savvy and more opinionated readers.
4. Selecting phone numbers at random from a phone directory covering the area is likely to reach a more representative sample of the general population in the area.
# Answer:
The editor selects 1,000 phone numbers at random from the phone directory covering the area. Each number is called and the respondents are interviewed.