Parameter Versus Statistic

Tell whether the statement describes a parameter or statistic.

Average age of students in Aritao National High School.

• PARAMETER

• STATISTIC

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Percentage of red cars in the Philippines.

• PARAMETER

• STATISTIC

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

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

• parameter

• statistic

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

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

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

Sixty-two of the 97 passengers aboard the Hindenburg airship survived its explosion.

• parameter

• statistic

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

As of August 2021, 54% of the governors of the 50 states in the US are Republicans.

• parameter

• statistic

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

In a survey of a sample of computer users, 8% said their computer had a malfunction that needed to be repaired by a service technician.

• parameter

• statistic

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

In a recent year, the interest category for 12% of all new magazines was sports.

• parameter

• statistic

Is the following a parameter or a statistic?

In a recent survey of 1503 adults in the United States, 33% said they use both a landline and a cell phone.

• parameter

• statistic

In a recent survey of 1503 adults in the United States, 53% said they use both a landline and a cell phone,

• parameter

• statistic