A Single Number That Is the Best Guess of a Population

question 59

Multiple Choice

A single number that is the best guess of a population parameter based on sample results is called:

• A)a sample statistic
• B)a point estimate
• C)an interval estimate
• D)a probability distribution
• E)a sample parameter

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Value

The usefulness or practical benefit of something, especially regarding the greatest happiness or benefit to the greatest number of people.

Vulnerable Habitats

Ecosystems or environments that are at risk of degradation, damage, or destruction due to human activities, climate change, or natural phenomena, requiring special attention for conservation.

Endangered

Refers to species that are at risk of extinction due to a significant decline in population or habitat.

Fruit-Eating Bats

Bat species that play a crucial role in ecosystems by pollinating plants and dispersing seeds while feeding on fruit.