The plural of statistic just above is another basic meaning of statistics. Assume there are 8 students in a particular statistics class, with 1 student being male. Since 1 is 12.5% of 8, we can say 13% are male. The 13% represents a parameter (not a statistic) of the class because it is based on the entire population. If we assume this class is representative of all classes, and we treat this 1 student as a sample drawn from a larger population, then the 13% becomes a statistic.
An open MRI typically costs about the same as a conventional MRI, about $1,000-$5,000, depending on the parts of the body being examined. An upright MRI allows patients to be scanned while standing or sitting, which can be helpful in diagnosing certain conditions.
How much does an MRI cost? The average cost for a chest MRI is $1151. This average is based on 1162 prices collected by OkCopay from imaging centers and hospitals across the United States. Use our interactive map below, to see how the self-pay costs for MRIs vary widely across the country. The lowest average cost for a chest MRI is found in Oklahoma City at $464. In Milwaukee, however, the procedure will set you back an average of $3078.