A single number used to describe data from a sample is a.
A)variable
B)sample
C)parameter
D)statistic

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A single number used to describe data from a sample is called a statistic. Variables are any characteristic or attribute that can be measured and studied. A sample is a subset of individuals or things taken from a larger population. Parameters are numerical measures that describe the entire population, whereas statistics describe only a sample.

A Single Number Used to Describe Data from a Sample