In: Statistics and Probability
For the following report about a statistical study, identify the following items. If you can’t tell, then say so.
“A recent survey conducted by radio station Triple J found that there was overwhelming support for drug testing at music festivals”
a) The population of interest
b) The population parameter
c) The sampling frame
d) The sample
e) The sampling method, including whether or not randomisation was
employed
f) Who (if anyone) was left out of the study
g) Any potential sources of bias you can detect and any problems
you see in generalising to the population of interest
SOLUTION:-
a).Here we have to explain about the population of interest:-
b).Here we have to explain about the population parameter:-
c).Here, we have to explain about the sampling frame:-
d).Here, we have to explain the sample:-
e).Here, we have to explain the sampling method, including whether or not randomisation was employed:-
f).Here, we have to explain who (if anyone) was left out of the study:-
g). Any potential sources of bias you can detect and any problems you see in generalising to the population of interest:-