Describe the difference between a statistic and a parameter.
Question
Describe the difference between a statistic and a parameter.
Which statement below describes the difference?
A.- A parameter is computed from information gathered using a statistical sampling technique. A statistic uses information gathered using a nonstatistical sampling technique.
B.- A parameter is a descriptive numerical measure computed from an entire population. A statistic is the corresponding measure for a sample.
C.- A statistic is computed from information gathered using a statistical sampling technique. A parameter uses information gathered using a nonstatistical sampling technique.
D.- A statistic is a descriptive numerical measure computed from an entire population. A parameter is the corresponding measure for a sample.
