Question

Larry and Carol are both members of a population, and a simple random sample is being conducted. If the chance of Larry being selected is 1/800, what is the chance of Carol being selected? a. 1/8000 b.1/80 c. 1/8 d. 1/800

Answer 1

Answer: d. $\dfrac{1}{800}$.

Step-by-step explanation:

• A simple random sampling is a random sampling method in which the probability of selecting each individual for the sample is equal.

Given : Larry and Carol are both members of a population, and a simple random sample is being conducted.

Then, the chances to get selected is equal for both of them.

Now, the chance of Larry being selected is $\dfrac{1}{800}$.

Then, the chance of Carol being selected is $\dfrac{1}{800}$.

Answer 2

It is D. 1/800 as she is just as likely to be picked as Larry