A summary measure that is computed from a sample to describe a characteristic of the population is called:
A) a parameter
B) a statistic
C) a population
D) inferential statistics

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A parameter describes a characteristic of a population, while a statistic describes a characteristic of a sample. Therefore, the summary measure that is computed from a sample to describe a characteristic of the population is a statistic. Population (C) refers to the entire group being studied, and inferential statistics (D) involves making predictions about a population based on a sample.

A Summary Measure That Is Computed from a Sample to Describe