A summary number that allows analysts to compare the characteristics of a sample with some population benchmark, characteristics of another sample, or some other critical value are called __________________.:
A) metrics
B) parameters
C) estimates
D) scores

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Metrics are measurements or indicators that allow for comparison between samples, populations, or critical values. Parameters are specific numerical values that describe a population, estimates are calculated values based on a sample, and scores are individual values indicating performance or achievement. Therefore, metrics is the best choice for the given definition.

A Summary Number That Allows Analysts to Compare the Characteristics