A Statistic Is a

question 2

Multiple Choice

A statistic is a

• A)number used to measure or characterize a situation.
• B)sad or an ironic example of how people often fall victim to traditions.
• C)precise measure of the damage caused by a problem.
• D)term used by the government to describe the incidence of a problem.

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Definitions:

P-value

A statistical measure that helps scientists determine the significance of their research results, indicating the probability of observing the data if the null hypothesis were true.

Racing Speeds

The velocities at which competitors move during a race.

Auto Manufacturers

Companies involved in the design, production, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles.

Critical Value

A threshold in hypothesis testing that determines the boundary for rejecting the null hypothesis.