The sample statistic, such as $\bar { x }$ , s, or $\bar { p }$ , that provides the point estimate of the population parameter is known as
A) a point estimator.
B) a parameter.
C) a population parameter.
D) a population statistic.

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A point estimator is a sample statistic used to provide a point estimate of a population parameter.

The Sample Statistic, Such As xˉ\bar { x }xˉ , S, Or

The Sample Statistic, Such As $\bar { x }$ , S, Or