A parameter is defined as _________.
A) the score on the dependent variable of a particular subject in the population
B) a number calculated on population data that quantifies a characteristic of the population
C) a number calculated on sample data that quantifies a characteristic of the sample
D) the number of individuals in the population

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A parameter is a numerical value that represents a characteristic of a population, which is usually calculated based on population data. Option A is incorrect because it refers to a specific individual's score, not a population parameter. Option C is incorrect because a number calculated on sample data is called a statistic, not a parameter. Option D is incorrect because the parameter is a quantitative value, not a count of individuals in a population.

A Parameter Is Defined as _________