A researcher wants to estimate the average wholesale price of a gallon of gas in the United States. Several gas
station owners along the East Coast are asked what price they pay wholesale for a gallon of gas. The
researcher then averages these values for the sample mean price of a gallon of gas. Which problem would be
discovered if this researcher’s work were evaluated?
A political ballot gives voters the option to vote for one of three candidates. Eight voters cast their ballots.
Which statistical rule should be used to determine the possible voting outcomes?
A researcher wants to estimate the average wholesale price of a gallon of gas in the United States. Several gas
station owners along the East Coast are asked what price they pay wholesale for a gallon of gas. The
researcher then averages these values for the sample mean price of a gallon of gas. Which problem would be
discovered if this researcher’s work were evaluated?