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In each situation, indicate whether the value given in bold print is .
-A 2009 US study found the average age of formal autism diagnosis was 5.7 years, far above the recommended age of 30 months, and that 27% of children remained undiagnosed at age 8 years.
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 .
-A 2009 US study found the average age of formal autism diagnosis was 5.7 years, far above the recommended age of 30 months, and that 27% of children remained undiagnosed at age 8 years.
A) Statistic
B) Parameter

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The value given is a statistic because it is derived from a sample (a 2009 US study) rather than the entire population.

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