A Parameter Is a Numerical Measure from a Population, Such $\bar { x }$

question 30

Multiple Choice

A parameter is a numerical measure from a population, such as ?

• A)?u.
• B) \(\bar { x }\) ?.
• C)?s.
• D)? \(\bar { p }\) .

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