Susan would like to conduct a survey of homeowners in the Meadowbrook neighborhood to get their opinions on proposed road modifications in the area. She would like to sample 50 homes using systematic sampling. There are a total of 200 homes in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. What value of k should Susan use?
A)4
B)200
C)10
D)50

Question

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To use systematic sampling to select 50 homes out of 200, Susan should divide the total number of homes by the number of homes she wants to sample (200/50), which equals 4. This means every 4th home should be selected to reach her target sample size.

Susan Would Like to Conduct a Survey of Homeowners in the Meadowbrook