Is the sample population in Q1 likely to be a representative sample of the overall population?

a. No, because while the sample is obviously constructed through random sampling, it is unlikely that it is large

b. Yes, because all HU students go to parties

c. No, because the sample population is likely too small and biased (even if Amy has a lot of friends, she has not given every HU student an equal opportunity to be in her sample (since she does not invite random HU students to her parties))

d. It would be if Amy has a lot of friends


Answer: c. No, because the sample population is likely too small and biased (even if Amy has a lot of friends, she has not given every HU student an equal opportunity to be in her sample (since she does not invite random HU students to her parties))

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