Asked by Sofia Mateeva on Aug 01, 2024

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A descriptive measure that is computed from a sample is called a:

A) parameter.
B) statistic.
C) population.
D) sample.

Descriptive Measure

Refers to statistics that summarize or describe the important characteristics of a data set, including measures like mean, median, and standard deviation.

Sample

A subset of a population selected for measurement, observation, or questioning to provide statistical information about the population.

Statistic

A measure derived from a sample data set, used to estimate the characteristics of a population.

  • Elucidate the distinction between the notions of statistics and parameters.
  • Define the terminology used in statistical analysis, including population, sample, statistic, and parameter.
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Hussein Al-hamdaniAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Descriptive measures computed from a sample are called statistics. A parameter is a descriptive measure that is computed from a population, while population and sample refer to the entire and selected group of individuals, respectively.