The questions Use the information from the scenario to answer the following: What is the population that this study is trying to get information about? What is the variable used for the study? What type of variable is the variable in question 2?

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The scenario

A professor wanted to learn more about the students at her university with regards to whether they prefer in-person or online classes. She randomly sent out surveys to  students at the university . Of the students that responded, % prefer taking online classes.

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Use the information from the scenario to answer the following:

  1. What is the population that this study is trying to get information about?
  2. What is the variable used for the study?
  3. What type of variable is the variable in question 2?
  4. What is the sample statistic for this study?
  5. What is the parameter of interest for this study? (the population parameter they are trying to gather information about) 
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