Question

multiple choice question
which of the following is the best definition of a statistical population?
the number of people living in a particular city.
the entire set of individuals, objects or measurements of interest.
the set of all types of statistics that can be listed for a group of individuals or objects.
a portion or part of a set of objects or measures of interest.

Explanation:

• The first option is a specific example of a population, not a definition.
• The second option matches the standard, general definition of a statistical population, which encompasses all relevant individuals, objects, or measurements a researcher is studying.
• The third option describes statistical measures, not the population itself.
• The fourth option defines a sample, not a population.

Answer:

The entire set of individuals, objects or measurements of interest.