A Summary Measure That Is Computed to Describe a Characteristic

question 60

Multiple Choice

A summary measure that is computed to describe a characteristic from only a sample of the
Population is called

• A) an ordered array.
• B) a summary table.
• C) a statistic.
• D) a parameter.

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Definitions:

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the lungs, often associated with smoking, but can also be caused by genetic factors and environmental pollutants.

Smoking

The process of breathing in and out the smoke from tobacco or any narcotic substance.

High-salt Diets

Dietary patterns that include a high intake of sodium, which can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

High-fat Diets

Nutritional regimes that contain a high proportion of fat, compared to carbohydrates and protein, potentially impacting health.