A selected sample has 10k people but only 6k reply. Find the response rate.
- Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Identify the population and sampling mechanism before scaling counts.
Hint 2
Use selected people, not the whole population, in the denominator.
Worked solution
Identify the population and sampling mechanism before scaling counts.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
Nonresponse can create bias if respondents differ from nonrespondents.
The requested value is 0.6.
Checks and common pitfalls: Nonresponse can create bias if respondents differ from nonrespondents.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.