In a census that interviews all individuals in a population,the mean or average income is properly termed a(n)____.
A)statistic
B)parameter
C)tendency
D)true value

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A parameter refers to a numerical measurement that describes a characteristic of a population. In this case, the mean income of the entire population is a parameter because all individuals in the population are included in the census. A statistic, on the other hand, refers to a numerical measurement that describes a characteristic of a sample. Tendency and true value are not relevant terms in this context.

In a Census That Interviews All Individuals in a Population,the