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A point estimate is a single number that is used to estimate the value of an unknown
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parameter in a statistical population. It provides a best guess or an approximation of that parameter based on sample data. Common point estimates include:
- **Sample Mean (x̄)**: Estimates the population mean (μ).
- **Sample Proportion (p̂)**: Estimates the population proportion (p).
- **Sample Variance (s²)**: Estimates the population variance (σ²).
While point estimates are useful for conveying a single value, they do not provide information about the uncertainty or variability associated with the estimate. To address this, interval estimates (like confidence intervals) can be used to give a range within which the parameter is likely to fall, accompanied by a measure of reliability.
- **Sample Mean (x̄)**: Estimates the population mean (μ).
- **Sample Proportion (p̂)**: Estimates the population proportion (p).
- **Sample Variance (s²)**: Estimates the population variance (σ²).
While point estimates are useful for conveying a single value, they do not provide information about the uncertainty or variability associated with the estimate. To address this, interval estimates (like confidence intervals) can be used to give a range within which the parameter is likely to fall, accompanied by a measure of reliability.