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In Exercise 9, determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or a statistic. Explain your reasoning.

Which part of the survey described in Exercise 1 represents the descriptive branch of statistics? Make an inference based on the results of the survey.

Exercise 1

A survey of 2311 U.S. adults found that 84% have seen a health care provider at least once in the past year. (Source: Harris Interactive)

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Problem 9E

In Exercise 9, determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or a statistic. Explain your reasoning.

Which part of the survey described in Exercise 1 represents the descriptive branch of statistics? Make an inference based on the results of the survey.

Exercise 1

A survey of 2311 U.S. adults found that 84% have seen a health care provider at least once in the past year. (Source: Harris Interactive)

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