Question

Determine whether the given value is a sample statistic or a population parameter. A researcher examines the records of all the registered voters in one city and finds that 43% are registered Democrats. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer: Population parameter

Step-by-step explanation: The parameter can be defined as a numerical value used to describe an entire population. The population describes all the entire values or members belonging to a particular group. Hence, numerical values which are used to explain the characteristic of the population is called the population parameter. Sample statistics on the other hand are numerical values associated statistical properties of a sample which is a subset of a certain population.

In the instance given above, 43% represents the population parameter which describes the percentage number of Democratic voters out of the entire population of voters in the city.