A parameter is a measure which is computed from___________?
Correct answer: A. Population data
- A. Population data
- B. Sample data
- C. Test statistics
- D. None of these
Explanation
A parameter describes a population, so it is computed using population data. A value calculated from sample data is called a statistic, not a parameter.
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