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Do Homework-jaime granados- Microsoft Edge 6 https:/www.mathvd.com/Student/PlayerHomework aspxthomeworkid-5037409648questionld-14 Elementary Statistical Methods (Fall 2018) Homework: HW 1.1 (Due 09/09 by 11:59pm Score: 0 of 1 pt 120f 14 (1|complete) 1.1.39 Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameter. In a study of all 2827 employees at a college, t is found that 55% own a computer Choose the correct statement below O Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. O Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample O Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population O Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample. Click to select your answer and then click Check Answer All parts showing Clear A

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The numerical measurement the describes a population is called a parameter

And, the numerical measurement the describes a sample is called a statistic

Given in the question statement that the study involves all 2827 employees at the college. Hence, the entire employee population of the college is studied and hence, the numerical measurement of 55% is called a parameter

Hence, the third option statement is the correct answer

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