A Summary Measure That Is Computed to Describe a Characteristic

question 122

Multiple Choice

A summary measure that is computed to describe a characteristic of an entire population is called

• A) a parameter.
• B) a census.
• C) a statistic.
• D) the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Price Gouging

The practice of raising prices on certain goods to an unfair level, especially during a crisis, to exploit consumer demand.

Contradictory Promotions

Marketing strategies or campaigns that present inconsistent or conflicting messages, often leading to consumer confusion or disbelief.

Cognitive

Pertains to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Humanism

An intellectual movement originating in the Renaissance that emphasized the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively.