Asked by
Julia Torrisi
on Nov 27, 2024Verified
A numerical descriptive measure calculated from the entire population is called:
A) a parameter
B) a statistic
C) a sample
D) a sampling distribution
E) an estimator
Descriptive Measure
A descriptive measure provides a summary or analysis that captures the characteristics or features of a dataset, often in terms of central tendency or variability.
Population
The entire set of individuals or objects of interest or the measurements obtained from all individuals or objects of interest.
Parameter
A value that describes a characteristic of a population, such as its mean or standard deviation, often used in statistical models and inference.
- Distinguish between population parameters and sample statistics.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between population parameters and sample statistics.