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QuizMultiple Choice

Hypothesis Testing

Question 4 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II B

Which of the following statements is correct?

Answer
A
Population parameters are used to make inferences about sample statistics.
B
Population statistics are used to make inferences about sample parameters.
C
Sample parameters are used to make inferences about population statistics.
D
Sample statistics are used to make inferences about population parameters.

Explanation

A sample statistic is calculated from data in a sample, such as its mean or proportion. We use sample statistics to estimate or draw conclusions about population parameters, which describe the entire population; therefore, “Sample statistics are used to make inferences about population parameters” is correct.

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