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(1.5 pts) 7. In each of the following statements, identify the boldface number a

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(1.5 pts) 7. In each of the following statements, identify the boldface number as the value of a (0.5 pts.) a) A toy manufacturer issued a recall on a small wooden toy car because the wheels (0.5 pts) b) 80% of dentists recommend a certain product to help whiten teeth. population parameter or a sample statistic. You do not need to explain your answer. could break off and pose a choking hazard for small children. In a random sample of buyers, 45% took advantage of the recall. (0.5 pts) c) The maker of a new, enhanced water product determined that 90% of Americans were chronically dehydrated.

Explanation / Answer

a) Statistic; Because it is a characteristic of the sample.

b) Parameter; Because it is a characteristic of the population.

c) Parameter; Because it is a characteristic of the population.