Determine Whether the Underlined Value Is a Parameter or a Statistic

question 25

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic.
-A study of 3700 college students in the city of Pemblington found that 8% had been victims of violent crimes.

• A) statistic
• B) parameter

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Definitions:

Stock Market Index

A statistical measure that shows changes occurring in the stock market by tracking selected stocks.

Decreased

Reduced or diminished in size, quantity, or level.

Rounded

The process of adjusting a number either up or down to its nearest value, according to specified rules, often to simplify figures.

Unknown

A variable or quantity in mathematics and science that has not been determined or is not yet known.