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Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic.The average score for a class of 28 students taking a calculus midterm exam was $72 \%$.
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Now, let's determine if this value is a parameter or a statistic. A parameter is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a population, while a statistic is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a sample. In this case, the average Show more…
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Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic. The average score for a class of 28 students taking a calculus midterm exam was 72%. Is the value a parameter or a statistic? A. The value is a statistic because the class of 28 students is a sample. B. The value is a parameter because the class of 28 students is a sample. C. The value is a parameter because the class of 28 students is a population. D. The value is a statistic because the class of 28 students is a population.
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