A characteristic (usually numeric)that describes a sample is called a
A) sample.
B) sample statistic.
C) population.
D) population parameter.

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A sample statistic is a characteristic or measure that describes a sample, such as the sample mean or sample standard deviation. The other options refer to a group of individuals or data points (a population) and characteristics or measures that describe that group (population parameters).

A Characteristic (Usually Numeric)that Describes a Sample Is Called a