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Determine whether the given value is a statistic or a parameterThe mean weight for college students is 170 lbs.Choose the correct answer below:A. The value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population.B. The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.C. The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population.D. The value is a parameter because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample

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In this problem, we have that

The value is a statistic because it is a numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a sample.

The answer is option B

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