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

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Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter. A survey found that 11% of all respondents go to school. Choose the correct answer below. A. The value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population B. The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population. C. The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample. D. The value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.

Explanation / Answer

A parameter is a population characteristic. A statistic is sample characteristic.

From above problem, 11% of all respondents go to school. All referring to the whole population.

Answer: A

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