A study samples 100 cat owners and finds that 98 of them really dislike dogs. What inference can be drawn?

A) 98% of all pet owners will dislike dogs.

B) Most people who own a cat would dislike dogs.

C) Most people who own a dog would dislike cats.

D) Most people who don't own a cat would like dogs.

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Cole Moss

Mathematics

21 December, 04:39

A study samples 100 cat owners and finds that 98 of them really dislike dogs. What inference can be drawn?

A) 98% of all pet owners will dislike dogs.

B) Most people who own a cat would dislike dogs.

C) Most people who own a dog would dislike cats.

D) Most people who don't own a cat would like dogs.

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Barbara · Answer 1

B) Most people who own a cat would dislike dogs.

Step-by-step explanation:

A) is not true because we don't know about all pet owners, only cat owners.

C) is not true because we don't know about dog owners.

D) is not true because we don't know about people who don't own cats.

A study samples 100 cat owners and finds that 98 of them really dislike dogs. What inference can be drawn?A) 98% of all pet owners will dislike dogs.B) Most people who own a cat would dislike dogs.C) Most people who own a dog would dislike cats.D) Most people who don't own a cat would like dogs.