When We Want to Check to See How Similar Our

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Short Answer

When we want to check to see how similar our sample is to the population, we compare a sample statistic to a population __________.

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Definitions:

Unknown Parameter

A value within a statistical model that is not observed directly but is estimated from the data.

P-Value

The possibility of observing test findings that are as extreme or more so than the actual findings, under the condition that the null hypothesis is valid.

Average Student

A middle or typical student, usually considered in terms of academic achievement, not necessarily referring to the mean score or mean performance.

Final Comprehensive Exam

A cumulative test covering material from an entire course or series of courses, typically given at the end of an academic term or program.