A(n) _____________ is a sample statistic based on sample observations that estimates the numerical value of a population characteristic, or parameter.
a. Standard error
b. Estimator
c. Element
d. Sampling frame
b. Estimator
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Thales' philosophy
A) speculated about a natural cosmology in which earth was the basic substance. B) stressed the observation of natural events in an unnatural universe. C) stressed the observation of natural events in a natural universe. D) stressed the mysticism of gods, demons, and spirits.
Which of these is an example of a country with a dominant-party system?
a. Australia b. Iran c. North Korea d. Russia
If a person drew a conclusion about some topic based on opinion and prior beliefs, a researcher would claim that such a conclusion was not scientific because it was not
a. data-driven. b. intuitive. c. objective. d. predicted.
You should consider doing a survey on a given topic only if
a. You know enough about the topic to ask good questions b. Respondents know enough about the topic to provide meaningful answers c. Respondents are willing to provide truthful answers on the topic d. All of the above