eli5-sample means and proportions

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what is the difference between a sample mean and a sample proportion?

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Sample mean is the average value while sample proportion is the % that have a specific value/range of values.

Eg. Of 1000 people (sample) tested the average height was 170cm (mean) and 12% (proportion) of people were taller than 180cm.

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