Question 25 • Probability and Statistics with Applications Honors Sem-2-FL-1210300 (2024-2025)
A random sample of 100 cartons of eggs is selected from a grocery store, and it is discovered that 2% of the selected cartons contain at least one broken egg. A separate random sample of 100 cartons of eggs is selected from a club store and it is found that 5% of the selected cartons contain at least one broken egg. Which of the following statements is true?
Answer
A
2% is a statistic and 5% is a statistic.
B
2% is a statistic and 5% is a parameter.
C
2% is a parameter and 5% is a statistic.
D
2% is a parameter and 5% is a parameter.
Explanation
A statistic describes a sample, while a parameter describes an entire population. Both the 2% from the grocery store and the 5% from the club store were calculated from samples of 100 cartons, so both are statistics.
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