A politician who is running for the office of governor of a state with 4 million registered voters commissions a survey. In the survey, 54% of the 5,000 registered voters interviewed say they plan to vote for her. The population of interest is:
A. the 4 million registered voters in the state.
B. the 5,000 registered voters interviewed.
C. the 54% who plan to vote for her.
D. all the residents of the state.
Analysis:
A. Correct. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
B. Incorrect. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
C. Incorrect. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
D. Incorrect. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
ANSWER : A
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