Data that describe a characteristic about a sample is known as a
A) population.
B) survey.
C) parameter.
D) statistic.

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Data that describe a characteristic about a sample are called statistics, which are used to make inferences about the larger population. A population (A) is the entire group being studied, while a survey (B) refers to the process of collecting data from individuals within a population. A parameter (C) is a numerical description of a population characteristic.

Data That Describe a Characteristic About a Sample Is Known