On a recent news report, taylor heard that, on average, most americans get six hours of sleep each night. the report continued by stating that in taylor's state, minnesota, residents were actually getting an average of eight hours of sleep each night. considering the information in this news story, which of the following correctly describes a parameter? a. the total number of people from minnesota who participated in the study b. the average number of hours people sleep nationally c. the average number of hours residents of minnesota sleep d. the total number of people who participated in the study