To determine the mean number of children per household in a community, Tabitha surveyed 20 families at a playground. For the 20 families surveyed, the mean number of children per household was 2.4. Which of the following statements must be true?

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The sampling method is flawed and may produce a biased estimate of the mean number of children per household in the community.

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The mean number of children per household in the community is 2.4.

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A determination about the mean number of children per household in the community should not be made because the sample size is too small.

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The sampling method is not flawed and is likely to produce an unbiased estimate of the mean number of children per household in the community.