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ureSecure htps//www.mathol.com/Student/PlayerTest.aspxitestid-189174201&centerwin-yes MAT 122*A1 STATISTICS-TITH@ 7PM F' 2018 sarah ismail &I 9/16/18 ti Quiz: MAT 122 QUIZ #1 FALL' 18 Time Remaining: 02:5219 This Question: 1 pt 3 of 15 (2 complete) This Quiz: 15 Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter The mean weight for adults is 170 Ibs Choose the correct answer below 0 A. B. C. 0 D. The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample. The value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population The value is a paramete r because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample Click to select your answer

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The mean weight for adults is 170 lbs.

The value of 170 lbs describes the mean weight of the entire population of adults. Hence, the value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of the population.

Hence, option-C is the correct answer.

A particular country has ..................................................................

The value of 198024 is the mean area for a sample of 25 states and not for the entire population of 40 states. Hence, the result is a statistic because it describes some characteristic of a sample.

Hence, option-B is the correct answer.

A homeowner measured the ..................................................................

The given value is a statistic for the year because the data collected represent a sample.

Hence, option-D is the correct answer

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