Question

A doctor wants to know if her patients are happy with her. She decides to survey a sample of her clients. What method would be best for choosing a random sample that is a fair representation of her patients? (1 point) Assign numbers to each patient and then use a random number generator to choose one hundred patients to survey. Give a survey to the next one hundred patients who come to the office. Call the first one hundred patients in alphabetical order. Ask the nurse to refer one hundred patients to call.

Answer 1

A)Assign numbers to each patient and then use a random number generator to choose one hundred patients to survey. - This is really effective due to it being completely random with no biased opinions

B)Give a survey to the next one hundred patients who come to the office. - This is biased due to the fact that patients could be more satisfied or less satisfied during different times of the day

C)Call the first one hundred patients in alphabetical order. - Biased because it's not completely random and could change due to employees liking certain names more? Still, biased, and not random.

D) Ask the nurse to refer one hundred patients to call. - She (the nurse) could easily choose every single patient she knew had a wonderful or horrible experience. Biased.

I would 100% choose A no questions asked.

Hope i helped, and Brainliest would be nice! :D

Answer 2

"Assign numbers to each patient and then use a random number generator to choose one hundred patients to survey" is the best option.

It is because option 2, 3, and 4 do not have truly randomized surveys, as randomization is important in surveys.

In option 2, the time might affect the patients moods (grumpy in the mornings and/or night) and might give incorrect data.

In option 3, the first 100 patients in alphabetic order do not fully represent all of the patients the doctor has, and might give incorrect data.

In option 4, the nurse might just choose the 100 most cheerful patients and this might give incorrect data.

So, number one, "assign numbers to each patient and then use a random number generator to choose one hundred patients to survey." is the best option.

Hope this helps!