Analyzing a Population

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1. On the following line, identify the particular population you have chosen: This study will pertain to riders of Harley Davidson motorcycles. 2. Now answer the following questions with respect to the structure of the population: a. Is the population a relatively homogenous group of individuals or units? NO b. Could the population be considered to consist of generally equal “layers,” each of which is fairly homogenous in structures? NO c. Could the population be considered to be composed of separate homogenous layers differing in size and number of units comprising them? YES d. Could the population be envisioned as isolated islands or clusters of individual units, with the clusters being similar to one another in composition? YES 3. Through what means would you extract a representative sample form the total population? Describe your procedure on the following lines: As it would appear Harley Davidson riders range in terms of age (very young to very old), race, financial stability, and other areas, it would appear to be somewhat difficult to identify a sample. I would propose proportional stratified sampling that would reflect the percentage makeup of our Harley Davidson riders. 4. Refer to Table 9.3. Is your sampling procedure appropriate for the characteristics of the population? YES 5. Have you guaranteed that your sample will be chosen by chance and yet will be representative of your population? YES 6. If the preceding answer is yes, explain how this will be done. We will employ a large sample size – with the emphasis that bigger is better for this sample. A larger sample size ensures that we will have the best representation of our population. 7. Indicate what means will be employed to obtain the information you need from the sample. Once we determine the breakdown of our groups – for example let us say that of all

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