A Sample Statistic, Such As $\bar { x }$ , That Estimates the Value of the Corresponding Population Parameter

question 11

Multiple Choice

A sample statistic, such as $\bar { x }$ , that estimates the value of the corresponding population parameter is known as a _____.

• A) point estimator
• B) parameter
• C) population parameter
• D) parameter and a population parameter

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetric, bell-shaped graphical representation of a normal distribution in statistics, where most occurrences take place around the mean.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that measures the dispersion or variability of a dataset relative to its mean.

Test-retest Reliability

Test-retest reliability measures the consistency of results when a test is repeated under identical conditions.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that measures the dispersion or variability of a set of data points from their mean, used in various fields to quantify the amount of variation.