At a large university, 20% of students are enrolled in the nursing program. The dean of students selects a random sample of 20 s
tudents and records n = the number of students enrolled in the nursing program. The dean decides to simulate this random process by using a random number table. He assigns the digits to the outcomes. 1 = student enrolled in nursing program
2–5 = student not enrolled in nursing program
Skip 6–9 and 0
How can the dean use a random number table to simulate one trial of this situation?
He can select a row of the random number table and read 20 single digits between 1 and 5. He will record the mean of the 20 digits.
He can select a row of the random number table and read 20 single digits between 1 and 5. He will record the number of digits that are a 1.
He can select a row of the random number table and read 100 single digits between 1 and 5. He will record the number of digits that are a 1.
He can select a row of the random number table and read 100 single digits between 1 and 5. He will record the percentage of the digits that are a 1.
