Lupe's Study Describes the Experiences of Division I Cross Country

question 26

Multiple Choice

Lupe's study describes the experiences of Division I cross country athletes. She uses observations as her primary data collection methods. Which of the following settings is likely MOST pertinent to Lupe's study?

• A) Coaches' conference meeting
• B) Cross country practices
• C) Parent's of athletes homes
• D) Athlete's high school coaches offices

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Definitions:

Error of Estimation

The discrepancy between a population parameter and its estimate, indicating the uncertainty associated with the estimation process.

Statistic

A single measure, calculated from sample data, used to summarize a characteristic of the sample.

Parameter

A characteristic or measure that can define or summarize a particular aspect of a statistical population or model.

Estimation

The process of finding an approximate value of some parameter—such as a mean or proportion—of a population, based on random sample data.