The sample statistic, such as , s, or , that provides the point estimate of the population parameter is known as
A)a point estimator
B)a parameter
C)a population parameter
D)a population statistic

Question

The sample statistic, such as   , s, or  , that provides the point estimate of the population parameter is known as
A)a point estimator 
B)a parameter 
C)a population parameter 
D)a population statistic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A point estimator is a sample statistic that provides a point estimate of a population parameter. Therefore, the sample statistic provided in the question is an example of a point estimator. The other choices (B, C, and D) are not accurate because they refer to different concepts.

The Sample Statistic, Such as , S, or