A Descriptive Measure That Is Computed from a Population Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

A descriptive measure that is computed from a population is called a:

• A)sample.
• B)statistic.
• C)population.
• D)parameter.

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Definitions:

Public Assistance

Governmental support provided to individuals in need, often in the form of financial aid, food stamps, or housing subsidies.

Research Evidence

Information or data that has been systematically collected and analyzed to establish facts or conclusions in a particular field.

Childbearing

The process of conceiving, carrying, and giving birth to children.

Lesbian Mothers

Women who identify as lesbians and fulfill the role of a mother, whether through biological means, adoption, or as a step-parent.