Questions: Researchers often take information gained from a small sample in order to determine how their treatment may affect the entire population.
Transcript text: Researchers often take information gained from a small $\qquad$ in order to determine how their treatment may affect the entire $\qquad$
parameter; population
sample; population
statistic; sample
population; sample
Solution
Solution Steps
The question is asking to match terms related to statistical studies. The goal is to identify which pair of terms correctly completes the sentence about how researchers use samples and populations in their studies.
Solution Approach
Understand the context: Researchers use a small group (sample) to make inferences about a larger group (population).
Identify the correct pair of terms that fit this context.
Step 1: Understanding the Context
In statistical research, a small group of subjects is often studied to draw conclusions about a larger group. This smaller group is referred to as the \( \text{sample} \), while the larger group is known as the \( \text{population} \).
Step 2: Identifying the Correct Terms
The question provides several pairs of terms. The correct pair that fits the context of using a sample to infer about a population is \( \text{sample} \) and \( \text{population} \).
Final Answer
The answer is \( \boxed{\text{sample; population}} \).