A plant scientist wants to determine the average yield (in b…
A plant scientist wants to determine the average yield (in bushels per acre) of brand X corn in Ohio. Five thousand Ohio corn fields are planted using brand X. The plant scientist is able to obtain data for the yields of 500 of these 5,000 fields. The average yield of these 500 fields planted to brand X is 175 bushels per acre. What does the value of 175 bushels per acre represent?