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 it cost? 1  On average, a lumbar spine MRI is going to cost $500 to $4,000 without insurance. 2  Wufoo lists the different costs of Lumbar Spine MRI from selected New York City area providers. 3  Newchoicehealth.com states that a lumbar spine MRI can cost anywhere from as little as $1,450 to as much as $6,000.