The _______________ of a statistic indicates what values the statistic takes in repeated samples from the same population and how often it takes those values.
A) formula
B) parameter
C) line graph
D) sampling distribution
E) standard deviation

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The description provided fits the definition of a sampling distribution. A sampling distribution shows the distribution of a statistic (such as mean or proportion) over repeated random samples from the same population, and it describes the range and frequency of values that the statistic can take. Options A and E refer to specific concepts or calculations, while option B refers to a fixed value that describes a population parameter rather than the variability of a statistic. Option C refers to a graphical representation, but it is not a specific term for this definition.

The _______________ of a Statistic Indicates What Values the Statistic