Question: In each case, briefly discuss whether you think the available sample data can be used to make an inference about the larger population.
a. The heights of women in a psychology class will be used to estimate the average height of all women at a college.
b. Parents of children attending a daycare facility are surveyed about whether the state government should increase funding to daycare providers to provide lower rates for low-income families. The data are used to estimate statewide support for increased state funding of daycare facilities.