A public health researcher wants to estimate the average daily sugar intake of adults in the United States. She collects data only from adults living in Florida. Is the mean sugar intake from this sample a good estimate for the national average?

No, because adults in Florida may have different diets than those in other states.

Yes, because Florida is a large state.

Yes, because any state can represent the U.S.

No, because sugar intake is the same everywhere.

A public health researcher wants to estimate the average daily su...

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A public health researcher wants to estimate the average daily sugar intake of adults in the United States. She collects data only from adults living in Florida. Is the mean sugar intake from this sample a good estimate for the national average?