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According to ESPN.com, the average number of yards per game for all NFL running backs with at least 50 attempts in the 2011 season was 49 yards/game. A sample of 20 running backs from the 2011 season averaged 46.54 yards/game.
-Is 49 yards/game a parameter or statistic?
A) Parameter
B) Statistic

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A parameter is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a population. In this case, 49 yards/game is the average for all NFL running backs, making it a parameter.

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