This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A researcher uses an anonymous survey to investigate the television-viewing habits of American ... (Read 68 times)

Jramos095

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jun 20, 2018
A researcher uses an anonymous survey to investigate the television-viewing habits of American adolescents. The goal of the research is to determine the average number of hours each day that American adolescents spend watching television. The researcher is trying to determine a number that is an example of a _____.
 
  a. parameter c. population
  b. statistic d. sample

Question 2

A researcher uses an anonymous survey to investigate the television-viewing habits of American adolescents. Based on the set of 356 surveys that were completed and returned, the researcher finds that these students spend an average of 3.1 hours each day watching television. For this study, the set of 356 students who returned surveys is an example of a _______.
 
  a. parameter c. population
  b. statistic d. sample


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

vboyd24

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


Jramos095

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent

elyse44

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

American red squirrel American red squirrel
Sources and Amounts of Oil Released into North American Marine Waters Sources and Amounts of Oil Released into North American Marine Waters
American women operating machine lathes in a munitions factory. American women operating machine lathes in a munitions factory.
Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren, OMA, New Headquarters, Central Chinese Television (CCTV), Beijing, ... Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren, OMA, New Headquarters, Central Chinese Television (CCTV), Beijing, ...
Mazie Hirono, the first Japanese American woman to be elected a U.S. senator. Mazie Hirono, the first Japanese American woman to be elected a U.S. senator.
A group of children were asked how many hours a day they spend watching television. A group of children were asked how many hours a day they spend watching television.
Video: Energy sources - types

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library