Parameter Versus Statistic

True or false:

In the statement “A survey of 500 adults in the U.S. found that 54% drink coffee daily” 54% is a parameter.

• True

• False

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or statistic:

A survey of 2514 college board members found that 38% think that higher education costs what it should relative to its value.

• parameter

• statistic

Determine whether the data set is a population of a sample:

The amount of energy collected from every wind turbine on a wind farm.

• population

• sample

A statistic is a summary number describes ___________.

• population

• sample

Is this sample biased or unbiased?

A sample of 50 students who currently have an A in math.

• Biased

• Unbiased

A state fair had 1,019,887 people in attendance. The fair committee performed a survey. The question was, “What do fairgoers enjoy most about the fair?” Of those who responded, 83% reported eating traditional foods. The 83% is _______

• parameter

• statistics

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or statistic:

The average salary of all assembly-line employees at a certain car manufacturer is $33,000.

• parameter

• statistics

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or statistic:

The average income of 40 out of 100 households in a certain Barangay is P 12, 213.00 a month.

• Parameter

• Statistic

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or statistic:

Percentage of red cars in the Philippine.

• Parameter

• Statistic

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or statistic:

Number of senior high schools in Region 3.

• Parameter

• Statistic