Identify the parameter, Part I. For each of the following situations, state whether the parameter of interest is a mean or a proportion. It may be helpful to examine whether individual responses are numerical or categorical.
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In a survey, one hundred college students are asked how many hours per week they spend on the Internet.
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In a survey, one hundred college students are asked: “What percentage of the time you spend on the Internet is part of your course work?”
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In a survey, one hundred college students are asked whether or not they cited information from Wikipedia in their papers.
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In a survey, one hundred college students are asked what percentage of their total weekly spending is on alcoholic beverages.
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In a sample of one hundred recent college graduates, it is found that 85 percent expect to get a job within one year of their graduation date.