Measurements from a population are also known as
A)statistics.
B)observations.
C)variables.
D)processes.
E)functions.

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Measurements from a population refer to the data that has been collected or observed from every individual or item in the population. These data points are referred to as observations. Statistics refer to the analysis and interpretation of these observations. Variables refer to the characteristics being measured, while processes refer to the methods used to collect data. Functions are mathematical representations that relate one variable to another. Therefore, the best choice for measurements from a population is B)observations.

Measurements from a Population Are Also Known as