If it is being used to make inferences about a population, a good statistic (or estimator)should
A)Show correlation.
B)Be derived from population data.
C)Be accurate and precise.
D)None of these.

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A good statistic or estimator should be both accurate (unbiased) and precise (having low variability) to make reliable inferences about a population.

If It Is Being Used to Make Inferences About a Population