A “random survey” was conducted of 3,274 people of the “microprocessor generation” (people born since 1971, the year the microprocessor was invented). It was reported that 48% of those individuals surveyed stated that if they had $2,000 to spend, they would use it for computer equipment. Also, 66% of those surveyed considered themselves relatively savvy computer users. a. Do you consider the sample size large enough for a study of this type? Why or why not? b. Based on your “gut feeling,” do you believe the percents accurately reflect the U.S. population for those individuals born since 1971? If not, do you think the percents of the population are actually higher or lower than the sample statistics? Why? Additional information: The survey, reported by Intel Corporation, was filled out by individuals who visited the Los Angeles Convention Center to see the Smithsonian Institute's road show called “America’s Smithsonian.” c. With this additional information, do you feel that all demographic and ethnic groups were equally represented at the event? Why or why not? d. With the additional information, comment on how accurately you think the sample statistics reflect the population parameters.
. A “random survey” was conducted of 3,274 people of the “microprocessor generation” (people born since 1971, the
year the microprocessor was invented). It was reported that 48% of those individuals surveyed stated that if they had $2,000
to spend, they would use it for computer equipment. Also, 66% of those surveyed considered themselves relatively savvy
computer users.
a. Do you consider the
b. Based on your “gut feeling,” do you believe the percents accurately reflect the U.S. population for those
individuals born since 1971? If not, do you think the percents of the population are actually higher or lower than
the sample statistics? Why?
Additional information: The survey, reported by Intel Corporation, was filled out by individuals who visited the
Los Angeles Convention Center to see the Smithsonian Institute's road show called “America’s Smithsonian.”
c. With this additional information, do you feel that all demographic and ethnic groups were equally represented at
the
d. With the additional information, comment on how accurately you think the sample statistics reflect the population
parameters.
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