Question

In a village of 200 farms, a study was conducted to find the cropping pattern. Out of the 50 farms surveyed 50% grew only wheat. Identify the population and the sample here.

Answer 1

Population or the universe in statistics means totality of the items under study so, the population here is 200 farms. Samples refers to a group or section of the population from which information is to be obtained. Out of 200 farms, only 50 farms are selected for survey. Therefore, the sample population is 50 farms.