Question

a survey company was trying to see if people in a state thought the pollution was too high. which choice best represents a parameter? 500 randomly selected residents of the state. 71% of the residents surveyed thought the pollution was too high. all people in the state. percentage of all people in the state who thought the pollution was too high.

Explanation:

Step1: Define parameter

A parameter is a characteristic of a population.

Step2: Analyze options

500 randomly - selected residents is a sample. 71% of surveyed residents is a statistic from the sample. All people in the state is the population. The percentage of all people in the state who thought the pollution was too high is a parameter as it describes the entire population.

Answer:

Percentage of all people in the state who thought the pollution was too high.