Determine Whether the Underlined Value Is a Parameter or a Statistic

question 118

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic.
-A study of 1800 college students in the city of Pemblington found that 6% had been victims of violent crimes.

• A) statistic
• B) parameter

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Definitions:

Acid Base

Refers to the mechanisms the body uses to maintain its normal acidic (pH less than 7) or basic (pH greater than 7) environment.

Boric Acid

A weak, water-soluble acid used as an antiseptic, insecticide, and flame retardant, among other applications.

Weak Eyewash

Insufficient or ineffective rationalizations or excuses; colloquially, a weak attempt to explain away a problem.

Acid Base

Related to the concepts of acidity and alkalinity, crucial in chemistry, biology, and medicine for maintaining proper pH balance in substances and living organisms.