Question

determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. a sample of employees is selected and it is found that 35% own a television. choose the correct statement below. parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample. statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample. statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.

Explanation:

A statistic is a numerical - valued measure that describes a characteristic of a sample. Here, a sample of employees is selected and 35% (the under - lined value) is a measure related to this sample. A parameter describes a characteristic of a population. Since the value is based on a sample, it is a statistic.

Answer:

Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.