A summary measure that is computed from a population is known as a(n):
A)parameter.
B)statistic.
C)sample.
D)inferential statistic.

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A parameter is a summary measure computed from a population, while a statistic is computed from a sample. Inferential statistics are used to make inferences or predictions about a population based on a sample. Therefore, the best choice is A, which correctly defines and identifies the summary measure computed from a population.

A Summary Measure That Is Computed from a Population Is