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

question 53

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given value is a sample statistic or a population parameter.
-A health and fitness club surveys 40 randomly selected members and finds that the average weight of those
Questioned is 157 lb.

• A)Population parameter
• B)Sample statistic

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A testable prediction or explanation about a phenomenon that acts as a basis for further investigation.

Psychoanalytic Approach

A theory of psychology introduced by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences as determinants of psychological development and issues.

Self-Report Surveys

A research method that involves participants giving their own responses to questions, typically through questionnaires or interviews, about their behavior, attitudes, feelings, etc.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of motivation.