Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic.
-A study of 1800 college students in the city of Pemblington found that 6% had been victims of violent crimes.
A) statistic
B) parameter

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A statistic is a numerical measure that describes an aspect of a sample. Since the study involves a sample of 1800 college students from the city of Pemblington, rather than all college students in the city, the 6% figure is a statistic.

Determine Whether the Underlined Value Is a Parameter or a Statistic