Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter. A sample of 742

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

A sample of 742 construction workers showed that 13% voted in the past election.

Choose the correct answer below.

A. The value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.

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

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

D. The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population.

Explanation / Answer

The percentage of people voted previous year=13%

B)

The value is Statistic

because

It is a numerical measurement describing some

Characteristics of a sample

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