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In each situation, indicate whether the value given in bold print is .
-Based on the 2000 Census, 39.5% of the California population of residents who are over 5 years old speak languages other than English at home.
A) Statistic
B) Parameter

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Use the following information for questions:
 In each situation, indicate whether the value given in bold print is .
-Based on the 2000 Census, 39.5% of the California population of residents who are over 5 years old speak languages other than English at home.
A) Statistic
B) Parameter

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A parameter is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a population. In this case, 39.5% is a parameter because it describes the entire population of California residents over 5 years old.

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