The following information was collected from a simple random sample of a population. 16
19 18 17 20 18
The point estimate of the mean of the population is
A)18.0
B)19.6
C)108
D)sixteen, since 16 is the smallest value in the sample

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the point estimate of the mean of the population, we simply take the average of the sample. 
(16 + 19 + 18 + 17 + 20 + 18) / 6 = 18 
Therefore, the best choice for the point estimate is A) 18.0.

The Following Information Was Collected from a Simple Random Sample