Math Problem Statement

A state university is interested in where its students come from. They survey 300 of its students to find out if they are in-state, out-of-state, or foreign students. Match the vocabulary word with its corresponding example.

Solution

Here is the match for each term in the problem:

  1. The 300 students who were surveyedSample (d)

    • Explanation: This is the subset of the population that was actually surveyed.
  2. The proportion of all students from this university who are in-state studentsParameter (c)

    • Explanation: A parameter is a measure that describes the

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Survey Sampling
Data Analysis

Formulas

Proportion = (Count of category) / (Total surveyed)

Theorems

Population vs. Sample concepts
Statistic vs. Parameter distinction

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12 or introductory college level