An index (e.g., a mean or a correlation) calculated with sample data is called a ______ whereas an index calculated with the complete set of population data (i.e., everyone in the population) is called a _______.
A) Statistic, Parameter
B) Parameter, Statistic
C) Sample, Population
D) Population, Sample

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A statistic is an index calculated with sample data, while a parameter is an index calculated with the complete set of population data.

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