Determine Whether the Underlined Value Is a Parameter or a Statistic

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic.
-The average age of the 65 students in Ms. Hopeʹs political science class is 21 years 7 months.

• A) parameter
• B) statistic

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Definitions:

Social Factors

Environmental influences that affect an individual's lifestyle, behavior, and health, including family, community, and societal norms.

Economic Factors

Elements that influence the behavior of an economy, including inflation, employment rates, and growth rate.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live based on demographic factors.

Health Expectancy

An estimate of how many years an individual can expect to live in a state of good health, taking into account current rates of morbidity and mortality.