A Researcher Wants to Know What the Average Variation Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to know what the average variation is in altimeters of small,privately owned airplanes.The task of determining this is expensive and time consuming,if even possible,given the large number of such airplanes. The researcher decides to use government records to randomly locate the owners of ten such planes and then get permission to test the altimeters.When the researcher is done,he will use the data gathered from the group of ten to reach conclusions about all small,privately owned airplanes.This process can best be described as _______.

• A) data statistics
• B) research statistics
• C) descriptive statistics
• D) inferential statistics
• E) nonparametric statistics

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Definitions:

Parallel Circuit

A circuit in which components are connected across common points or junctions, providing multiple paths for current.

Inductive Reactance

The opposition to the change in current flow in an AC circuit, caused by the inductance of the circuit elements.

Resistor Current

The flow of electric charge through a resistor, influenced by the voltage across the resistor and its resistance, according to Ohm's law.

Parallel Circuit

A circuit configuration where components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for current flow.