Question

determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter.
in a study of all 2213 employees at a college, it is found that 65% own a computer.
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 population.
statistic 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.

Explanation:

Step1: Define Parameter and Statistic

A parameter is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. A statistic is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.

Step2: Identify Population

The population here is all 2213 employees at the college.

Step3: Analyze the Value

The 65% is a numerical measurement describing the proportion of employees (in the entire population) who own a computer. Since it describes the population, it is a parameter. The correct option is the one stating "Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population."

Answer:

Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. (The option corresponding to this description among the given choices, e.g., if the options are labeled as above, the correct one is the third option: "Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.")