The following data are from a simple random sample : 8, 11, 13, 10, 13, 17. The point estimate of the population mean is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 12
The sample mean is the point estimate of the population mean:
\( \displaystyle \bar{x}=\frac{8+11+13+10+13+17}{6} \)
\( \displaystyle =\frac{72}{6}=12 \)