Which of the Following Is True About Statistics Such as the Sample

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about statistics such as the sample mean or sample proportion?

• A) A statistic is a constant.
• B) A statistic is a parameter.
• C) A statistic is always known.
• D) A statistic is a random variable.

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