The Universe or 'Totality of Items or Things' Under Consideration

question 138

Multiple Choice

The universe or 'totality of items or things' under consideration is called

• A) a statistic.
• B) a parameter.
• C) a population.
• D) a sample.

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Definitions:

Species Variation

Genetic differences both within and between populations of species, contributing to the diversity of organism traits.

Ecosystems

Communities of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Scientific Method

Process by which scientists formulate a hypothesis, gather data by observation and experimentation, and come to a conclusion.

Steps

Sequential phases or actions taken in order to achieve a particular end.