. Researchers are interested in conducted an analysis about the effectiveness of
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. Researchers are interested in conducted an analysis about the effectiveness of a new investigational drug aimed at increasing overall survival among HIV positive patients co-infected with Hepatitis C. Current national data claims that 5 year survival for patients with HIV and Hepatitis C is 32%. After treatment analysis, the research team estimates that 5 year survival among those treated with the new medication is 37%.
A) Does the national data report contain a parameter or an estimator?
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B) Does the study report a parameter or an estimator?
Explanation / Answer
a) as national data covers attribute of population hence it is paramter.
b) as study report consist of ananlysis from sample hence it is an estimator