What Do We Mean by an Unbiased Statistic

question 56

Multiple Choice

What do we mean by an unbiased statistic?

• A) a statistic that equals the sample mean
• B) a statistic whose average is very stable from sample to sample
• C) a statistic used to measure racial diversity
• D) a statistic whose long range average is equal to the parameter it estimates

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outermost part of the brain containing the greatest numbers of neurons and accounting for thought and consciousness.

Clinical Death

Defines death as the moment the heart stops beating.

Anoxia

A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue, often leading to damage or dysfunction.

Decreased Percentage

A reduction in the ratio or fraction of a part in comparison to the whole, often expressed in terms of 'per hundred' (percent).