A summary measure that is computed using the entire population is called:
A) a parameter
B) a statistic
C) a sample
D) inferential statistics

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A parameter is a summary measure that is computed using the entire population, whereas a statistic is a summary measure computed using a sample. Inferential statistics refers to the process of making inferences about a population based on data collected from a sample. A sample is a subset of the population.

A Summary Measure That Is Computed Using the Entire Population