Determine whether the underlined value is a parameter or a statistic.
-51.7% of the residents of Idlington Garden City are female.
A) parameter
B) statistic

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A parameter is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a population. Since the value given refers to all residents of Idlington Garden City, it is describing a characteristic of a population, making it a parameter.

Determine Whether the Underlined Value Is a Parameter or a Statistic