Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter. A homeowner mea

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

A homeowner measured the voltage supplied to his home on all 7 days of a given week on all 7 days of a given week,

and the average (mean) value is 145.3 volts.

Choose the correct answer below.

A. The given value is a statistic for the week because the data collected represent a sample.

B.The given value is a parameter for the weekbecause the data collected represent a population.

C.The given value is a parameter for the week because the data collected represent a sample.

D.The given value is a statistic for the week because the data collected represent a population.

Explanation / Answer

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A.The given value is a statistic for the week because the data collected represent a sample.

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