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Identify whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter.In a study of 400 babies born at four different hospitals in New York State, it was found that the average (mean) weight at birth was 3152.0 grams.
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In Exercises 5–12, identify whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter. Birth Weight: In a study of 400 babies born at four different hospitals in New York State, it was found that the average (mean) weight at birth was 3152.0 grams.
In a study of 400 babies born at four different hospitals in New York State, it was found that the average (mean) weight at birth was $3152.0$ grams.
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