Population Parameter Statistic

Complete the definition:

A _________ consists of all subjects (human or otherwise) that are being studied

• Statistics

• Number

• People

• Population

• Pueblo

Population or Sample?

The average weight of every person entering the mall within 3 hour period was 146 lb.

• Population

• Sample

There are 547 students in the school. All these students took and passed the test with average score of 156/ 170.

• Parameter

• Statistic

The characteristic used to describe a sample

• parameter

• statistic

• population

• census

The entire set of items (who or what) from which data can be selected

• survey

• parameter

• population

• sample

The characteristic used to describe the entire population

• statistic

• parameter

• census

• data

In a survey of a sample of high school students, 43% said that their mother has taught them the most about managing money.

• parameter

• statistic

The average annual salary for 35 of a company's 1200 accountants is $68,000.

• parameter

• statistic

Population or Sample?

All of the teachers in a school are surveyed on their meeting time preferences.

• Population

• Sample

Tell if the statement is a Parameter or a Statistic

The average late fee for 360 credit card holders was found to be $56.75

• Parameter

• Statistic