Question

determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. a sample of professors is selected and it is found that 55% own a vehicle. choose the correct statement below. statistic 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. 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.

Explanation:

A statistic is a numerical measure that describes a characteristic of a sample. Here, 55% is based on a sample of professors. A parameter would be a numerical measure for an entire population. Since it's about a sample, it's a statistic.

Answer:

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