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A population has a mean of 17 with a standard deviation of 2. A sample of 50 items from that population has a mean of 16.5 with a standard deviation of 2.4.

Which equation describes the point estimate?
A.
x = 16.5
B.
μ = 17
C.
x = 17
D.
μ = 16.5

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

A point estimate is the value of a sample characteristic (obtained from the sample)

Sample mean is a point estimate of the population parameter