Assignment # 3 - Sampling Error

Using the information on page 170 & 171 in the text. Conduct the following sampling error exercise.

 

1. Purchase a package of M & M plain (1.69 oz / 47.9 g) chocolate candy. Do Not Use a King Size package or peanut M & M's.

2. Count:

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the total number of candy pieces; AND 

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the total pieces for each M & M color.

3. Using the following information on the percentages of each color of M&M plain candy in each package.

M&M
Colors

M&M  Web Site Count (%)

Blue

     24%

Red 

     13%

Yellow

     14%

Orange

     20%

Green

     16%

Brown

     13%

 

4. Now compare your counts (%) to those of the M & M web site.

5. Calculate your sampling error as a plus (+/-) or minus percentage for each color.

Example: 

M&M
Colors		 M&M  Web Site Count (%) M&M Count (%)
from your sample		 Sampling Error (+/-)
Blue      
Red       
Yellow      
Orange      
Green      
Brown      

6. Include your total M&M count (total M&M pieces).

7. Enjoy your M&M's

Submit this assignment to the course facilitator as an email message.

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