A sample is to a population as a ____ is to a(n)____.
A) description; inference
B) statistic; inference
C) fact; datum
D) mean; standard deviation
E) statistic; parameter

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A statistic is a characteristic or measure obtained by using the data values from a sample, whereas a parameter is a characteristic or measure obtained by using all the data values from a specific population.

A Sample Is to a Population as a ____ Is