Asked by Tabitha Mooney on May 31, 2024
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A company has developed a new computer microprocessor whose average lifetime is unknown.In order to estimate this average,300 microprocessors are randomly selected from a large production line and tested; their average lifetime is found to be 7 years.The 300 microprocessors represent a:
A) parameter.
B) statistic.
C) sample.
D) population.
Microprocessor
A microprocessor is an integrated circuit designed to perform calculations and execute various logic tasks as the central processing unit (CPU) in computers and other digital devices.
Sample
A portion of the population selected to represent the entire group, used for analytical or statistical purposes.
Production Line
A manufacturing process where parts or components are added successively in a specific sequence to create a finished product efficiently.
- Learn to identify the variances between a population and a sample.
- Identify the process of statistical inference.
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Zybrea KnightJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 300 microprocessors represent a sample, as it is a subset of the larger population of all the microprocessors produced by the company.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to identify the variances between a population and a sample.
- Identify the process of statistical inference.