For the Following Scenario,determine If the Numbers in Boldface Type

question 62

Multiple Choice

For the following scenario,determine if the numbers in boldface type are statistics or parameters. A company manufactures cardboard containers for packaging frozen fruit juices.The manufacturing process forms the containers by joining cardboard stock to a metal bottom.The container can be inspected to determine if there might be leaks along the cardboard seam or where the metal bottom is attached.It is known from long experience that 18% of cans produced by this process are defective.A random sample of 50 cans was selected from the production process on Monday,and it was found that 12% of the selected cans were defective.Because this seemed to indicate an improvement,another sample was selected of the same size on Tuesday,and in it 21% of the cans were defective.The numbers 12%,18%,and 21% are,respectively,a

• A)statistic,statistic,and parameter.
• B)statistic,statistic,and statistic.
• C)parameter,statistic,and parameter.
• D)parameter,parameter,and statistic.
• E)statistic,parameter,and statistic.

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Definitions:

Relativistic Thinking

Type of reasoning in which knowledge is viewed as subjective and dependent on the situation.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, encompassing the ability to monitor, assess, and adapt these processes.

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The belief or concept that reality or existence is divided into two fundamental parts, often referring to the mind-body distinction in philosophy.

Dualistic Thinking

A cognitive tendency to see situations and issues in black and white terms, without recognizing complexities or gray areas.