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

question 91

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given value is a sample statistic or a population parameter.
-A sample of 50 patients is selected from among the patients admitted to the emergency room at a hospital, and
It is found that 28% have no health insurance.

• A)Sample statistic
• B)Population parameter

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