Question

Determine whether the underlined numerical value is a parameter or a statistic. Explain your reasoning. A survey of 32 out of 50 in a basketball game showed 20.5% enjoyed the game.

Answer 1

Answer: statistic.

Explanation:

A parameter is a measure of characteristic in a population.

A statistic is a measure of characteristic in a sample.

Given: A survey of 32 out of 50 in a basketball game showed 20.5% enjoyed the game.

Since group of 32 games out of 50 is representing a sample here.

So, 20.5% is the measure of sample, i.e. it is a statistic.