Q. 3.197 - Elementary Statistics

Question

 Augusta National Golf Course. Earlier in this section, we found that the population mean length of the holes at the Augusta National Golf Club is $413.1 yd$. In this context, is the number $413.1$ a parameter or a statistic? Explain your answer.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Population mean as in this case is parameter type.

Step 1:Given Information

We are given a case of Augusta National Golf Course having population mean length of the holes $413.1 yd$.

We need to tell whether $413.1$is parameter or a statistic and explain it.

Step 2:Explanation

The term "population mean" in this situation refers to a total, complete population in which every member may be reached for data gathering.

In addition, data on this attribute can be collected from every member of the population in a short period of time.

Therefore we can say that $413.1$is a parameter type.