- 4 Marks
Question
a)
i) Distinguish between a Sample and a Population. (2 marks)
ii) Distinguish between a Statistic and a Parameter. (2 marks)
Answer
a)
i) A sample is a subset of the population under study.
A population is the entire set of all objects under consideration.
ii) A statistic is an estimate or value derived from a sample.
A parameter is an estimate or value derived from the population.
- Tags: Data collection, Parameter, Population, Sample, Statistic
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Data Collection
- Series: MAY 2016
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins