For each of the following situations, state whether the parameter of interest is a mean or a

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For each of the following situations, state whether the parameter of interest is a mean or a proportion.

(a) A poll shows that 64% of Americans personally worry a great deal about federal spending and the budget deficit.

(b) A survey reports that local TV news has shown a 17% increase in revenue within a two year period while newspaper revenues decreased by 6.4% during this time period.

(c) In a survey, high school and college students are asked whether or not they use geolocation services on their smart phones.

(d) In a survey, smart phone users are asked whether or not they use a web-based taxi service.

(e) In a survey, smart phone users are asked how many times they used a web-based taxi service over the last year.

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OpenIntro Statistics

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Authors: David Diez, Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel, Christopher Barr

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