Question

Researchers are interested in learning more about the age of young adults who watch the television show Parks and Recreation. By interviewing people at a shopping mall, they can identify people who watch this show.

The mean age of these young adults at the mall who watch Parks and Recreation is an example of which of the following?
a. Parameter
b. Statistic
c. Population
d. Sample

Answer 1

Option B) Statistic

Explanation:

Parameter and Statistic

• A parameter is a quantitative value that describes a population.
• A population is a collection of all possible observation for an event.
• A statistic is a quantitative variable that describes a sample.
• A sample is a part of population and is always smaller than the population.

For the given research:

Population:

All young adults who watch the television show Parks and Recreation

Sample:

All young adults at the mall who watch the television show Parks and Recreation

Thus, the he mean age of these young adults at the mall who watch Parks and Recreation is a statistic as it describes a sample of the whole population.

Thus, the correct answer is :

Option B) Statistic