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In Order to Approximate the Average Size of a Perch

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In order to approximate the average size of a perch in Lake Champlain, a biologist captures and
analyzes 65 perch from 12 different regions of the lake. The researcher finds that on average, a perch
is 23.6 cm in length from head to tail. Is the value of 23.6 cm a statistic or a parameter? Explain.


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Active Voice

A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb, emphasizing the doer of the action.

Passive Voice

A grammatical voice where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often used to obscure the doer of the action.

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Enumerations

The process or result of numbering or listing items in order.

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