Math Problem Statement

Determine whether the value is a parameter or statistic. Facebook recently tested all of their servers and found that 99% were performing as intended.

Solution

In this question, you're asked to determine whether the value given is a parameter or a statistic.

  • A parameter refers to a value that describes a characteristic of a population (the entire group being studied).
  • A statistic refers to a value that describes a characteristic of a sample (a subset of the population).

In this case, the problem states that Facebook tested all of their servers and found that 99% were performing as intended. Since all servers were tested, this refers to the entire population of servers.

Thus, the correct answer is:

  • Parameter (because it describes the entire population of servers).

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the difference between a population and a sample?
  2. How do you calculate a parameter versus a statistic?
  3. Can a statistic ever be used to estimate a parameter?
  4. What are examples of parameters in other fields of study?
  5. How do you determine if data comes from a population or a sample?

Tip: When determining if a value is a parameter or a statistic, always check if the data represents the whole population or just a sample of it.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Population vs. Sample

Formulas

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Theorems

Population and Sample Definitions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12