Statistics & Parameters Examples

Questions and Answers

What is an example of a parameter?

Ty Cobb had a career batting average of .366 (correct)

25% of respondents reported that someone had offered, sold, or given them an illegal drug on school property

18% of governors of the 50 United States are female (correct)

Telephone interviews of 1,052 adults found that only 69% could identify the current vice president

What is an example of a statistic?

A study of 6,006 adults in public restrooms found that 23% of them didn't wash their hands (correct)

Nation survey on substance abuse, 66.4% of respondents were college students reported using alcohol (correct)

The average class of 28 students taking a calculus exam is 72%

The average age of men who have walked on the moon was 39 years, 11 months, and 15 days

What percentage of governors of the 50 United States are female?

18%

What was the average score of the calculus exam taken by 28 students?

72% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of respondents reported being offered illegal drugs on school property?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of respondents in the nation survey reported using alcohol?

66.4% Signup and view all the answers

What was Ty Cobb's career batting average?

.366 Signup and view all the answers

What was the average age of men who walked on the moon?

39 years, 11 months, and 15 days Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults in public restrooms didn't wash their hands according to the study?

23% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults could identify the current vice president according to the telephone interviews?

69% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parameters

18% of governors in the 50 United States are female, representing a demographic statistic.
The average score of a calculus exam taken by a class of 28 students is 72%, serving as a centralized measurement of performance.
Ty Cobb achieved a career batting average of .366, illustrating an individual's historical sports performance.
The average age of men who walked on the moon is 39 years, 11 months, and 15 days, showcasing a specific data point for a unique group of individuals.

Statistics

25% of surveyed respondents reported being offered, sold, or given illegal drugs on school property, indicating a concerning trend regarding substance availability in schools.
A national survey revealed that 66.4% of college students aged 18 to 22 reported alcohol use in the past month, reflecting substance use patterns in this demographic.
A study of 606 adults in public restrooms found that 23% did not wash their hands, raising public health concerns regarding hygiene practices.
Telephone interviews with 1,052 adults aged 18 and older showed that only 69% could identify the current vice president, highlighting levels of political awareness among the public.

Description

This quiz features flashcard examples to help distinguish between parameters and statistics. You will encounter various scenarios that illustrate each concept, enhancing your understanding of statistical terminology. Perfect for students looking to solidify their knowledge in statistics.