Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter. Upper A survey

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Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter.

Upper A survey found that 64 % of all respondents voted in the past election.

Choose the correct answer below.

A.The value is a statisticstatistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population.population.

B.The value is a statisticbecause it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.sample.

C.The value is a parameterparameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population.population.

D.The value is a parameterparameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.sample.

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is:

B.The value is a statisticbecause it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.

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