Which of the following is a correct statement?
A) A parameter is a characteristic of the universe.
B) A census is a measurement of a sample.
C) A statistic describes a variable for the population.
D) A census is always a better measurement than is a sample.
E) A parameter is a characteristic of the sample.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A parameter is a characteristic of the entire population, while a statistic is a characteristic of a sample taken from the population. A census is a measurement of the entire population, while a sample is a subset of the population. Therefore, statement A is correct.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement