Ski resorts are interested in the mean age that children take their first ski an

Question

Ski resorts are interested in the mean age that children take their first ski and snowboard lessons. They need this information to plan their ski classes optimally. Define the following in terms of the study. Give examples where appropriate.

The population

A. The population is all of the people taking skiing or snowboarding lessons on a given day.

B. The population is all of the children taking skiing or snowboarding lessons on a given day.    

C. The population is all of the people taking skiing or snowboarding lessons.

D. The population is all of the children taking skiing or snowboarding lessons.

Explanation / Answer

Answer: D. The population is all of the children taking skiing or snowboarding lessons.

Reason: The resort is looking for the mean age at which children begin skiing, and hence, they are not only interested in children skiing on a given day. Also they are not interested in people other than children.

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