Identify the population and the sample. Describe the sample data set. A survey of 146 law firms in a country found that the average hourly billing rate for partners was $647.

1. Population is all law firms in the country

2. Sample = 146 surveyed law firms

Step-by-step explanation:

We have n = 146 law firms

Average billing = $647

1. The population in this question are all the law firms in the country. The 146 law firms used in the survey are just a representation of the entire population.

2. The sample in the question are the 146 law firms that were surveyed

3. The sample dataset is the average hourly billing rate for partners of 146 law firms was $647

step-by-step explanation:

i believe its "c" because all of the other options include a but it could be d because there is a way of financing with cash at certain places but its uncommon.