What is a parameter?
A)A conclusion about the value of a population parameter based on information about the corresponding sample statistic and probability
B)A numerical descriptive measure of a population
C)A set of measurements (or counts), either existing or conceptual
D)A probability distribution for a sample statistic
E)A numerical descriptive measure of a sample

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A parameter is a numerical descriptive measure of a population, whereas a sample statistic is a numerical descriptive measure of a sample. Parameters are usually unknown and must be estimated using statistics. Therefore, B is the most accurate description of a parameter.

What Is a Parameter