population parameter
[/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən pəˈræmɪtər/]
nounpl: population parameters
parâmetro populacional
1. A numerical characteristic or measure of an entire population used in statistics to describe a specific attribute or property of that population
The population parameter for the average height of all adult males in Brazil is estimated at 1.73 meters.
O parâmetro populacional para a altura média de todos os homens adultos no Brasil é estimado em 1,73 metros.
2. A fixed but usually unknown value that describes a population, as opposed to a sample statistic which describes a sample
Researchers use sample data to estimate the population parameter since measuring the entire population is often impractical.
Os pesquisadores usam dados de amostra para estimar o parâmetro populacional, pois medir toda a população geralmente é impraticável.
3. Common population parameters include the mean (μ), standard deviation (σ), proportion (p), and variance (σ²)
The population parameter μ represents the true mean of the entire population.
O parâmetro populacional μ representa a verdadeira média de toda a população.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, scientific, and statistical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental to statistics education and research methodology across universities and research institutions. The term is standardized in international scientific literature, making it universally recognized among statisticians, data scientists, and researchers regardless of regional variations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
estimate the population parameter
the true population parameter
population parameter inference
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