In a Study of Four Types of Mouthpieces Used by High

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a study of four types of mouthpieces used by high school football players, it was found that all four were equal in terms of protection. The study also revealed that 92% of the football players from 12 of the 400 high schools in the state reported that there was no discomfort from wearing the mouthpieces. What type of statistic is 92%?

• A) An estimate computed from sample data
• B) A parameter computed from sample data
• C) An estimate computed from population data
• D) A parameter computed from population data

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Definitions:

National Effluent Standards

Regulations set by a country to control the discharge of pollutants from industrial sites into water bodies to protect environmental and public health.

Affected Industry

An economic sector or industry that experiences direct impacts, either positive or negative, as a result of specific policy actions, market conditions, or technological changes.

U.S. Army Corps

A federal agency within the Department of Defense responsible for military engineering and environmental management, including the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and flood protection.

Dredged

The process of cleaning, deepening, or widening a waterway by removing sediments and debris from the bottom.