Section 1.2 Homework Question 4

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Section 1.2 Homework Question 4

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Section 1.2 Homework 

4.   Determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter.  A sample of seniors is selected and it is found that 45% own a computer.

 

Choose the correct statement below.

  1. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.
  2. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.
  3. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.
  4. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.

 

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