A summary measure that is computed to describe a characteristic from only a sample of the population is called
A)a census.
B)a parameter.
C)a statistic.
D)the scientific method.

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A statistic is a summary measure computed from a sample, while a parameter is computed from the entire population. A census involves collecting data from every member of the population, which is not always feasible or necessary. The scientific method is a process for designing and conducting research, not a summary measure.

A Summary Measure That Is Computed to Describe a Characteristic