A summary measure that is computed from a population is called a: ...

[ericka1]

A summary measure that is computed from a population is called a:
 A. sample.
  B. statistic.
  C. population.
  D. parameter.

Question 2

A descriptive measure that is computed from a sample is called a:
 A. parameter.
  B. statistic.
  C. population.
  D. sample.

[epscape]

Answer to Question 1

Analysis:
A. Incorrect A summary measure that is computed from a population is called a parameter.
B. Incorrect A summary measure that is computed from a population is called a parameter.
C. Incorrect. A summary measure that is computed from a population is called a parameter.
D. Correct. A summary measure that is computed from a population is called a parameter.
ANSWER : D

Answer to Question 2

Analysis:
A. Incorrect A descriptive measure that is computed from a sample is called a statistic.
B. Correct A descriptive measure that is computed from a sample is called a statistic.
C. Incorrect A descriptive measure that is computed from a sample is called a statistic.
D. Incorrect A descriptive measure that is computed from a sample is called a statistic.
ANSWER : b

[ericka1]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Mochi]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review