Question

In which survey was a parameter reported? Select two answers.

A. “Of the 100 teenagers surveyed from Jill’s middle school, 2 out of 3 of them own a bicycle.

B. “Of the 1000 seventh grade boys surveyed across the U.S., 5 out of 6 of them want to go to college.

C. “Of the 120 sixth graders at Jill’s middle school, 3 out of 5 of them bring their lunch.

D. “Of the 50 students surveyed across the city who take the bus, 1 out of 2 of them said they would prefer another mode of transportation.

E. “Of the 92 teachers at Jill’s middle school, 3 out of 4 do not like working late.

Answer 1

C and E

Explanation:

A parameter is a percentage of a population.

A, B, and D are percentages from surveys (samples).

C and E are percentages from populations.