Statistic or Parameter?
A survey of 300 high schoolers showed that 60% like math.
What is a statistic?
A group of 50 students selected to represent the school.
What is a sample?
The average height of all professional basketball players is 6'7".
What is a parameter?
All employees at a company.
What is a population?
In a study, 20 out of 50 randomly selected drivers had used their phone while driving.
What is a statistic?
Every student in the district.
What is a population?
Scientists record the birth weight of every baby born in the U.S. in 2024.
What is a parameter?
The 100 customers surveyed out of 10,000 total.
What is a sample?