Question

determine whether the underlined number describes a population parameter or a sample statistic. explain your reasoning. a survey of 2212 adults in a country found that 82% think that militant terrorists are a major threat to the well - being of their country. choose the correct statement below. a. the number is a population parameter because it is a numerical description of all of the people in the country. b. the number is a population parameter because it describes the people in a sample, which is a subset of all of the people in the country. c. the number is a sample statistic because it describes the people in a sample, which is a subset of all of the people in the country. d. the number is a sample statistic because it is a numerical description of all of the people in the country.

Explanation:

A population parameter describes an entire population, while a sample statistic describes a sample (a subset of the population). Here, 2212 adults are surveyed, which is a sample of all adults in the country. The 82% is calculated from this sample, so it is a sample statistic.

Answer:

C. The number is a sample statistic because it describes the people in a sample, which is a subset of all of the people in the country