Select the sample most representative of the population of interest.
-A local TV station wanted to report average gasoline prices in the early summer of 2000 in Illinois.
A)Prices reported by 30 gasoline stations uniformly distributed throughout the state
B)Prices reported by the first 30 callers to respond to a request for the last price paid for gasoline
C)Prices reported by the station employees
D)Prices reported by 30 gasoline stations uniformly distributed throughout the viewing area

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-A local TV station wanted to report average gasoline prices in the early summer of 2000 in Illinois.
A)Prices reported by 30 gasoline stations uniformly distributed throughout the state
B)Prices reported by the first 30 callers to respond to a request for the last price paid for gasoline
C)Prices reported by the station employees
D)Prices reported by 30 gasoline stations uniformly distributed throughout the viewing area

Select the Sample Most Representative of the Population of Interest