Suppose That the Age of All the U

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the age of all the U.S. first ladies when they married was recorded. The mean age of U.S. first ladies when they married would be a .

• A)Sample
• B)Population
• C)Statistic
• D)Parameter

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Definitions:

Selective Sample

A subset of a population chosen for a study because it represents a larger group on some criteria, but it might not fully represent the entire population due to the selection process.

Biased Sample

A non-representative sample that does not accurately reflect the demographics or characteristics of the larger population.

Case Study

is a detailed examination of a particular case (such as a person, group, or event) over a period of time, often used in social, psychological, or educational research.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.