A Numerical Measure from a Population, Such as a Population

question 63

Multiple Choice

A numerical measure from a population, such as a population mean, is called _____.

• A) a statistic
• B) a parameter
• C) a sample
• D) the mean deviation

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Definitions:

Random Sampling

A technique used in research to select a sample of subjects from a population by chance, ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to be chosen.

Tuition Hike

An increase in the fees charged by educational institutions for enrollment and instruction.

Correlational Research

A method of research that determines the degree to which two variables are related without establishing a cause-and-effect relationship.

Prediction

the act of forecasting or estimating a future event based on current information or trends.