MIP2602
ASSIGNMENT 4 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 13 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 What is the random variable of interest in this scenario? (1)
ANSWER:
The random variable of interest in this scenario is the number of coins each Grade 5 learner
at IMMACULATE CONVENT school has on them.
1.1.2 What is the population of interest in this scenario? (1)
ANSWER:
The population of interest in this scenario is all Grade 5 learners at IMMACULATE CONVENT
school.
1.1.3 What is the sample of interest in this scenario? (1)
ANSWER:
The sample of interest is the 40 Grade 5 learners randomly surveyed by Mrs. Mbeki.
ASSIGNMENT 4 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 13 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 What is the random variable of interest in this scenario? (1)
ANSWER:
The random variable of interest in this scenario is the number of coins each Grade 5 learner
at IMMACULATE CONVENT school has on them.
1.1.2 What is the population of interest in this scenario? (1)
ANSWER:
The population of interest in this scenario is all Grade 5 learners at IMMACULATE CONVENT
school.
1.1.3 What is the sample of interest in this scenario? (1)
ANSWER:
The sample of interest is the 40 Grade 5 learners randomly surveyed by Mrs. Mbeki.
