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ericka1

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

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


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
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

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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