Question

Choose the appropriate word or phrase from the drop down menu to complete the sentences: The mean of the quantitative variable of interest in the population is called the [ Select ] . The mean of the quantitative variable of interest in the sample is called the [ Select ] . The standard deviation of the quantitative variable of interest in the population is called the [ Select ] . The standard deviation of the quantitative variable of interest in the sample is called the [ Select ] .

Answer 1

1. Population mean

2. Sample mean

3. Population standard deviation

4. Sample standard deviation

Explanation:

Required

Complete the gaps

The answer is self-explanatory.

All you need to do in this question is to look for the keywords (mean/standard deviation) and (population/sample).

In addition, the symbol of the parameters are:

1. Population mean
`\mu`

2. Sample mean
`\bar x`

3. Population standard deviation
`\sigma`

4. Sample standard deviation
`\sigma_x`