Parameter vs Statistic Quiz
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- Q1
Identify whether the following refer to a parameter (characteristic of the entire population) or a statistic (characteristic of a sample).
The average weight of all adult elephants in Africa.
Parameter
Statistic
30s - Q2
Identify whether the following refer to a parameter (characteristic of the entire population) or a statistic (characteristic of a sample).
The mean height of 100 students in a school.
Statistic
Parameter
30s - Q3
Identify whether the following refer to a parameter (characteristic of the entire population) or a statistic (characteristic of a sample).
The proportion of people who prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla in a survey of 1,000 individuals.
Statistic
Parameter
30s - Q4
Identify whether the following refer to a parameter (characteristic of the entire population) or a statistic (characteristic of a sample).
The standard deviation of exam scores for a class of 30 students.
Statistic
Parameter
30s - Q5
Identify whether the following refer to a parameter (characteristic of the entire population) or a statistic (characteristic of a sample).
The percentage of cars on a highway that are red, based on counting vehicles for 15 minutes.
Statistic
Parameter
30s