Pick the best answer from the following statements
a. The measurements that are made on the subjects of an experiment are called data.
b. A statistic is a number calculated on sample data that quantifies a characteristic of the sample.
c. A parameter is a number calculated on population data that quantifies a characteristic of the population.
d. All of these statements are true.
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false