Question

A random sample of 121 bottles of cologne showed an average content of 4 ounces. It is known that the standard deviation of the contents (i.e., of the population) is 0.22 ounces. In this problem the 0.22 is

Select one:

a. a parameter.

b. the standard error of the mean.

c. a statistic.

d. the average content of colognes in the long run.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. a parameter.

Step-by-step explanation:

A parameter is a property that describes the whole population, while a statistic is a property pertaining to a sample or sub-set of the population.

In this example, the average content of 4 ounces pertains to the 121 bottles sample and thus is a statistic. While the standard deviation of the population is mentioned to be 0.22 ounces, therefore 0.22 is a parameter.