Question

To determine what percentage of 376 teachers at a university were female, Ryan randomly selected 14 teachers. He then collected and analyzed his data.

Select the statement that is TRUE.

• There are 14 teachers in Ryan's sample, and 362 teachers in the population.

• None of the answer choices are true.

• There are 14 teachers in Ryan's sample, and 376 teachers are in the population.

• There are 376 teachers in Ryan's sample, and 14 teachers are in the population.

Answer 1

Solution:

The correct option is:

There are 14 teachers in Ryan's sample, and 376 teachers are in the population.

Explanation:

The population is here the teachers at Ryan's university and we are given there are total of 376 teachers in the university. And Ryan randomly selected 14 teachers and these 14 teachers are part of the population, therefore, comprises the sample. Hence the option there are 14 teachers in Ryan's sample, and 376 teachers are in the population is correct.