Determine Whether the Given Value Is a Sample Statistic or a Population

question 116

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given value is a sample statistic or a population parameter.
-After taking the first exam, 15 of the students dropped the class.

• A)Sample statistic
• B)Population parameter

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