04. Quiz: Descriptive vs. Inferential (Bagels)
Population, Parameter, Sample, Statistic
QUIZ QUESTION: :
Identify the population(s), parameter(s), sample(s), and statistic(s) for the below scenario:
Consider we own a bagel shop. We know that the average diameter of all of our bagels is 5.5 inches. A competitor moves right next door to us! We are interested in if they make larger bagels than us. We obtain 100 of their bagels, and we find they have an average diameter of 6 inches.
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Matching Definitions
QUIZ QUESTION: :
For the below, match the term to the correct description.
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