A numerical measure computed from a sample, such as sample mean, is known as a
A)population parameter
B)sample parameter
C)sample statistic
D)population mean

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A numerical measure computed from a sample is known as a sample statistic. Population parameter (A) refers to the numerical measure of the attribute being measured for the entire population. Sample parameter (B) is not a commonly used term in statistics. Population mean (D) refers to the mean value of the attribute being measured for the entire population.

A Numerical Measure Computed from a Sample, Such as Sample