Which of the Following Best Describes the Data That Is

question 16

Short Answer

Which of the following best describes the data that is collected in a statistical study for only a portion or subset of all elements of interest? $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline\text { A. } & \text {A census. }\\\hline \text { B. } & \text { A parameter.} \\\hline \text { C. } &\text { A population.}\\\hline \text { D. } &\text {A sample. }\\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Organ Reserve Power

The capacity of an organ to function beyond its normal requirements, allowing the body to cope with excess stress or demand.

Decade

A decade, defined as a span of ten years.

Average Age

A statistical measure that sums the ages of all individuals in a group and divides by the number of individuals to define the central age for that population.

Marriage

A legally and socially sanctioned union between individuals that establishes rights and obligations between them.