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.

ANSWER CHOICES:



Description

Term

None

Sample

Population

Population

Sample

Parameter

Statistic

Parameter

Statistic

SOLUTION:

Description

Term

Sample

Population

Population

Population

Population

Sample

Parameter

Statistic

Parameter

Statistic

Matching Definitions

QUIZ QUESTION: :

For the below, match the term to the correct description.

ANSWER CHOICES:



Description

Term

Parameter

Inference

Sample

Population

Population

None

None

Statistic

Statistic

Statistic

Parameter

SOLUTION:

Description

Term

Parameter

Parameter

Inference

Sample

Population

Population

None

None

Statistic

Statistic

Statistic

Parameter

Parameter