Which of the Following Is Most Likely a Parameter as Opposed

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely a parameter as opposed to a statistic?

• A)The average score of the first five students completing an assignment.
• B)The proportion of females registered to vote in a county.
• C)The average height of people randomly selected from a database.
• D)The proportion of trucks stopped yesterday that were cited for bad brakes.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities. It represents ownership equity spread among shareholders.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a corporation that have been issued and are held by shareholders.

Total Dividends

The cumulative amount of dividends that a company pays out to its shareholders over a specific period.

Firm Value

The total worth of a company, determined by its assets, earnings potential, and market value of its shares, reflecting both tangible and intangible factors.