A reporter is doing research on the reaction of National Rifle Association members to pending legislation regarding safety locks in Texas. He places mail-in questionnaires at the largest shooting ranges in the state. He receives 47 responses. (a) What is the population of interest? What is the sample size?
(b) Will this provide reliable information regarding the issue? Explain.

Which best explains why the number of states in the world increased significantly between 1985 and 1995? the map of southeast asia was redrawn, and new countries were formed. new states were formed when the soviet union collapsed. many african states received independence from their colonizers. communist countries seeking to spread their influence created new satellite states. civil wars in central america fueled the creation of new states.