A summary measure that is computed to describe a characteristic of an entire population is called
A) a statistic.
B) a parameter.
C) the scientific method.
D) a census.

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A parameter is a summary measure that describes a characteristic of an entire population. Statistics are summary measures computed from a sample, while the scientific method is a systematic approach used to generate knowledge through observation and experimentation. A census involves collecting data from the entire population, which may not always be feasible or necessary.

A Summary Measure That Is Computed to Describe a Characteristic