MHB What is a statistic and how is it used in various settings?

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A statistic is a numerical value that summarizes or describes a characteristic of a dataset. In the context of a football team, a statistic could be the average points scored per game. For a fourth-grade class, a relevant statistic might be the average test scores in mathematics. In a personal class, a statistic could represent the percentage of students who pass a final exam. Understanding statistics is crucial for interpreting data across various settings.
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Give a possible statistic about each item:
a. a football team
b. a fourth-grade class
c. one of your classes
 
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i figured out what it was asking. i truly was stuck and unsure what the question was asking but i finally figured it out
 
This problem was testing whether you knew what a "statistic" is.
 

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