The Predominant Gas in the Atmosphere of Venus Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The predominant gas in the atmosphere of Venus is

• A)oxygen.
• B)nitrogen.
• C)water vapor.
• D)carbon dioxide.
• E)methane.

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Definitions:

Population Parameter

A numerical value that describes a characteristic of a population.

Sampling Error

A difference between the sample statistic and the actual population parameter, which occurs by chance because the sample is not a perfect representation of the population.

Sample Statistic

A numerical measure that describes an aspect of a sample taken from a population.

Population Parameter

A numerical value that summarizes a characteristic for the entire population.