Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss point estimation
A
When the value of a sample statistic is taken to be the true value of the population parameter.
2
Q
Define interval estimation
A
A range of values defined around a sample statistic where the population parameter is expected to lie with a certain level of confidence
3
Q
The precision of a confidence interval is influenced by
A
The specified confidence level
The sample size
The population standard deviation