A recent article by a polling organization states, \"Men are three times more li
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A recent article by a polling organization states, "Men are three times more likely than women to play fantasy football, according to a poll conducted last month. Fantasy football participation also varies significantly by region, with Southerners more likely to play than those living in other regions of the United States.
Describe a parameter of interest.
A. The proportion of men who play fantasy football
B. The number of men who play fantasy football
C. The proportion of men who said they play fantasy football in the poll
D. The number of men who said they play fantasy football in the poll
Describe the statistic used to estimate the parameter in (a).
A. The number of men who play fantasy football
B. The proportion of men who play fantasy football
C. The proportion of men who said they play fantasy football in the poll
D. The number of men who said they play fantasy football in the poll
Explanation / Answer
Parameter of intesest, C)
Reason: Proportion indicates, number of men responded Yes, out of total number surveyed corresponding to number of female respondent out of total number surveyed.
Statistic used: C)
In a survey, particular number of men are supposed to play fantasy football, not all. This number of men, in the survey accounts for the proportion.
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