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

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A parameter is a numerical measure that describes a characteristic of an entire population, whereas a statistic describes a characteristic of a sample. A census is a complete enumeration of a population. The scientific method is a process used in scientific inquiry.

A Numerical Measure That Is Computed to Describe a Characteristic