A _____ is a numerical characteristic of a sample and a _____ is a numerical characteristic of a population.
A)distribution, variable
B)statistic, parameter
C)parameter, statistic
D)variable, distribution

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A statistic is a numerical characteristic or measure of a sample, while a parameter is a numerical characteristic or measure of a population. This is a fundamental distinction in statistics because sample statistics are used to make inferences about population parameters.

A _____ Is a Numerical Characteristic of a Sample and a _____

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