A market researcher selected 200 people at random from a group of people who indicated that they liked a certain book. The 200 people were shown a movie based on the book and then asked whether they liked or disliked the movie. Of those surveyed, 95% said they disliked the movie. Which of the following inferences can appropriately be drawn from this survey result?
Correct answer: D. Most people who like this book will dislike this movie.
- A. At least 95% of people who go see movies will dislike this movie.
- B. At least 95% of people who read books will dislike this movie.
- C. Most people who dislike this book will like this movie.
- D. Most people who like this book will dislike this movie.
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The survey was given to a group of people who liked the book, and therefore, the survey results can be applied only to the population of people who liked the book. Choice D is the most appropriate inference from the survey results because it describes a conclusion about people who liked the book, and the results of the survey indicate that most people who liked the book disliked the movie.
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