Elementary Statistics (12th Edition)

by Triola, Mario F.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321836960

ISBN 13: 978-0-32183-696-0

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Statistics - 1-3 Types of Data - Basic Skills and Concepts - Page 21: 6

Answer

Parameter

Work Step by Step

A statistic is based on a sample of the population, whereas a parameter is based on the entire population. Since the data given is from all 50 states, the answer is a parameter.

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