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A representative sample estimates a proportion 1/4 in a population of 80k. Estimate the corresponding count.

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

TOPIC 01

Statistics: mixed assessment

A mixed assessment: identify the method, justify it and revise your reasoning.

What you will be able to explain

  • Connect the chapter skills without relying on the order of the exercises.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Your turn

A representative sample estimates a proportion 1/4 in a population of 80k. Estimate the corresponding count.

k=7k=7
  • Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Translate counts into sample proportions and keep classes, units and uncertainty visible.
Hint 2
Multiply the estimated fraction by the population size.
Worked solution
  1. Translate counts into sample proportions and keep classes, units and uncertainty visible.

  2. Calculate or simplify this relation.

    N^=560/4=140\hat N=560/4=140
  3. The estimated count inherits sampling and coverage uncertainty.

The requested value is 140.

Checks and common pitfalls: The estimated count inherits sampling and coverage uncertainty.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • Ask students to name the relevant condition before calculating.

Board plan

  • Compare valid methods and annotate their conditions.

Anticipated thinking

  • A correct final value may still hide a missing assumption.

Assessment checklist

  • Check the method, conditions, reasoning and interpretation separately.

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