Question

Determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter.In a study of all 3809 students at a college, it is found that 50% own a computer.Choose the correct statement below.A.) Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.B.) Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.C.) Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.D.) Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.

Answer 1

Remember:

While a parameter describes a function of a population, a statistic describes characteristics from a sample.

So, here the statement tells you that ALL of the students are 3809, so it is a parameter because all the population, is not a sample.

So the answer is D. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic