Question

Determine whether the underlined numerical value is a parameter or a statistic. explain your reasoning. upper a survey of 42 out of hundreds in a dining hall showed that modifying 40.5 % with underline enjoyed their meal.a survey of 42 out of hundreds in a dining hall showed that 40.5% enjoyed their meal. choose the correct answer below.

Answer 1

We have to differentiate first what a parameter is from a statistic. They are both numerical values. When the numerical value represents the total population, that is a parameter. If the numerical value represents only a given sample, that is a statistic. Therefore, '42 out of hundreds' is a statistic, while '40.5%' is a parameter.