A random sample of 40 seniors reveals that 10 percent of those sampled have assigned parking spaces in the high school’s main lot. This is surprising because, according to the main office of a large high school, 45 percent of seniors have assigned parking spaces in the high school’s main lot. Which of the following statements is true?
Answer
A
10 percent is a statistic and 45 percent is a statistic.
B
10 percent is a parameter and 45 percent is a statistic.
C
10 percent is a parameter and 45 percent is a parameter.
D
10 percent is a statistic and 45 percent is a parameter.