A study is under way in the Otway National Park to determine the mature height of Mountain Ash gum trees.Specifically,the study is attempting to determine what factors aid a tree in reaching heights greater than 60 metres tall.It is estimated that the park contains 25,000 mature Mountain Ash gum trees.The study involves collecting heights from 250 randomly selected mature Mountain Ash gum trees and analysing the results.
-Identify the population from which the study was sampled.
A) All Mountain Ash gum trees, of any age, in the park.
B) The 25,000 mature Mountain Ash gum trees in the park.
C) All the mature Mountain Ash gum trees taller than 60 metres.
D) The 250 randomly selected mature Mountain Ash gum trees.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The study was sampling from the population of mature Mountain Ash gum trees in the park, which is estimated to be 25,000.

A Study Is Under Way in the Otway National Park