Question

x bar represents the mean for data while mu represents the mean for data. select one: a. sample, population b. population, sample

Answer 1

X bar represents the mean for sample data while Mu represents the mean for population data. The correct answer is: a. sample, population

In statistical terminology,
`\( \bar{X} \)` (read as "X bar") is a symbol representing the sample mean, which is the average value calculated from a subset of a larger population.

It serves as an estimate of the true population mean
`(\( \mu \))`. On the other hand,
`\( \mu \)` (mu) denotes the population mean, representing the average value of an entire population. The distinction is crucial in statistical analysis, as
`\( \bar{X} \)` is used to make inferences about
`\( \mu \)` based on sample data.

Therefore, the correct pairing is
`\( \bar{X} \)` with sample data and
`\( \mu \)` with population data, making option (a) "sample, population" the accurate selection.

The complete question is:

X bar represents the mean for ________ data while Mu represents the mean for ________ data.

select one: a. sample, population b. population, sample