Question

determine what the key terms refer to in the following survey. to determine the average number of classes oxnard college students were taking, a group of 21 oxnard college students were given and answered the following survey. how many classes are you taking this semester? 1 class 2 classes 3 classes 4 classes sample parameter statistic population a. the 21 oxnard college students who were surveyed b. all students in oxnard college c. the average number of classes of all students in oxnard college is 2.7 d. the average number of classes of those 21 students in the sample is 3

Explanation:

• Sample: A sample is a subset of the population selected for study. Here, the 21 Oxnard College students who were surveyed are the sample (option a).
• Parameter: A parameter is a characteristic of the entire population. The average number of classes of all students in Oxnard College (option c) is a parameter.
• Statistic: A statistic is a characteristic of the sample. The average number of classes of the 21 - student sample (option d) is a statistic.
• Population: The population is the entire group of interest. All students in Oxnard College (option b) are the population.

Answer:

• Sample: a. The 21 Oxnard College students who were surveyed
• Parameter: c. The average number of classes of all students in Oxnard College is 2.7
• Statistic: d. The average number of classes of those 21 students in the sample is 3
• Population: b. All students in Oxnard College