Question

As part of a college literature course, students must select three classic works of literature from the provided list and complete critical book reviews for each selected work. Write a short description of the processes that can be used to generate a simple random sample of three books. Obtain a simple random sample of size 3 from this list Click the icon to view the classic works list. Which of the following would produce a simple random sample? Select all that apply.
A. Ask someone their opinion on which three books are best, and select those three
B. List each book on a separate piece of paper, place them all in a hat, and pick three
C. List the names in alphabetical order and take the first three on the list.
D. Number the books from 1 to 9 and use a random number table to produce 3 different one digit numbers corresponding to the books selected

Answer 1

Answer:

B. List each book on a separate piece of paper, place them all in a hat, and pick three

D. Number the books from 1 to 9 and use a random number table to produce 3 different one digit numbers corresponding to the books selected

Step-by-step explanation:

A simple random sample is a subset of a statistical population where every member has an equal chance of being selected.For example in a company with 500 workers, names of 100 workers can be selected from a hat containing the names of 500 workers.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. List each book on a separate piece of paper, place them all in a hat, and pick three

D. Number the books from 1 to 9 and use a random number table to produce 3 different one digit numbers corresponding to the books selected

Step-by-step explanation:

In Simple random sampling each unit has equal chance of being selected in sample.

In Option A and C selection of book is not random, Also each book has not have equal chance of selection. Thus, they would not produce a simple random sample.

Thus, Only Option B and D are correct.